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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 12-14 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: other

Activity Level: moderate

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: low

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The Mal-Shi is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between a Maltese and Shih-Tzu. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and understand that you can get any combination of the characteristics found in either breed. This designer breed is recognized by ACHC (American Canine Hybrid Club).

The Mal-Shi is a cross between a Maltese and a Shih-Tzu. They are also sometimes called a Malshi, Maltzu, or Malti-zu. This designer breed was developed in the 1990s with the goal of creating a small, low-shedding companion breed. It is one of the most popular designer breeds in Australia and is becoming more and more popular in the United States and other countries.

Although the Mal-Shi is not recognized by the purebred kennel clubs, the breed is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Breed Registry, Designer Dogs Kennel Club, and more. Mal-Shis are known for having outgoing, playful personalities and sweet dispositions. Due to their gentle nature and social personality, they make great companions as well as therapy dogs.

Temperament

A Mal-Shi tends to be bold and outgoing with an open and friendly personality. They are social dogs who tend to be interested in making friends with everyone, especially if that means they get some love, attention, and playtime. This means that they tend to get along well with other pets, dogs, strangers, and children. Due to their small size, the Mal-Shi can be easily injured by accidental falls or rough play, so any playtime or interactions between young kids and puppies should be closely supervised. Mal-Shis are wonderful family dogs. With some of the most affectionate dog breeds as parents, they also tend to be naturally affectionate, loving, and devoted to their owners. They are alert, which makes them excellent watchdogs. They also tend to be open and friendly, so although they may alert you to someone or something coming to the house, they will be more interested in making friends than being a guard dog.