How long does a Bulldog Maltese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).

Is a Bulldog 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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Bulldog Maltese Mix

A Bulldog Maltese mix is a cross between a English Bulldog and a Maltese. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–30 lb and live 10–12 years.

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight20–30 lbcan be 4–50 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Bulldog Maltese Mix get?

English Bulldog40–50 lb

The mix20–30 lb

Maltese4–7 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Bulldog 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 14–15 in for the English Bulldog 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 high

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

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The English Bulldog 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 English Bulldog is usually described as friendly, courageous, calm. 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.

Bulldog vs Maltese vs the mix

Trait	English Bulldog	Bulldog Maltese Mix	Maltese
Weight	40–50 lb	20–30 lb	4–7 lb
Height	14–15 in	10–12 in	7–9 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	10–12 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Bulldog Maltese Mix

How big does a Bulldog Maltese Mix get?: Most grow to 20–30 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–50 pounds.
How long does a Bulldog Maltese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).
Does a Bulldog Maltese Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. 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 Bulldog Maltese Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Bulldog mixes

Other Maltese mixes

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