The happy and intelligent Maltese Shih Tzu is a joy to train.
Vital Stats
Height: about 10 inches at shoulder
Weight: 6 to 12 pounds
Coat: long and silky
Life span: 12 to 14 years
Summary
The Maltese Shih Tzu, also known as the Mal-Shi, Malti zu, and the Malt-Tzu, is a hybrid. One of the few “designer dogs” not originating with a Poodle, and therefore not one of the ubiquitous “Poo” or “Doodle” hybrids, the adaptable Maltese Shih Tzu is an adorable, sweet little guy with a long name.
Created with the same goal as the Doodles–to be a small companion who doesn’t shed much and is therefore more appropriate for people with allergies–the Maltese Shih Tzu is a classic cross, a sweet lapdog who likes to play with the kids. Full Maltese Shih Tzu profile on DogTime.com
| Amount of shedding: |  (5 / 5) |
| Good for new owners: | (5 / 5) |
| Friendly toward strangers: |  (4 / 5) |
| Compatible with kids: | (4 / 5) |
| Dog friendly: | (4 / 5) |
| Playfulness: | (4 / 5) |
| Potential for weight gain: |  (3 / 5) |
| Sensitivity: | (3 / 5) |
| Tendency to bark or howl: |  (2 / 5) |
| Easy to groom : | (2 / 5) |
| Mouthiness: | (2 / 5) |
| Need for exercise: | (2 / 5) |
| Drooling potential: |  (1 / 5) |
| Predatory tendencies: | (1 / 5) |
| Average: | (3 / 5) |
