How long does a Beagle Maltese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).

Is a Beagle Maltese Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Beagle Maltese Mix

A Beagle Maltese mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Maltese. Most grow into small dogs of 8–18 lb and live 11–15 years.

Beagle, a purebred dog — BeaglePhoto: Jonatan De Geest, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Maltese, a purebred dog — MaltesePhoto: Maltezervereniging, Public domain, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight8–18 lbcan be 4–30 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Beagle Maltese Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix8–18 lb

Maltese4–7 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Beagle Maltese Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 7–9 in for the Maltese. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Maltese has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate

The Beagle rates moderate and the Maltese moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

High

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Beagle is usually described as friendly, curious, merry. The Maltese as gentle, playful, charming. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Beagle vs Maltese vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Maltese Mix	Maltese
Weight	13–30 lb	8–18 lb	4–7 lb
Height	13–15 in	10–12 in	7–9 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	11–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Hound	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Beagle Maltese Mix

How big does a Beagle Maltese Mix get?: Most grow to 8–18 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–30 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Maltese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).
Does a Beagle Maltese Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Maltese has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Beagle Maltese Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Beagle mixes

Other Maltese mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.