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Maltese Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Maltese traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Maltese dog
  • API trait row: Maltese
  • Weight range: 6.6-8.8 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: sheds less, drools less, more protective

Maltese traits

TraitMaltese
Good with children3/5
Good with other dogs3/5
Shedding1/5
Grooming needs4/5
Drooling1/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers3/5
Playfulness3/5
Protectiveness4/5
Trainability3/5
Energy3/5
Barking3/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Maltese
toy size, high grooming		$260/yr$720/yr$34/mo$1,388/yr

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