How long does a Cavalier Maltese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).

Is a Cavalier Maltese Mix easy to train?

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

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Cavalier Maltese Mix

A Cavalier Maltese mix is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Maltese. Most grow into small dogs of 8–12 lb and live 12–15 years.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 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.

Weight8–12 lbcan be 4–18 lb

Height10–11 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Cavalier Maltese Mix get?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

The mix8–12 lb

Maltese4–7 lb

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

Height runs 10–11 inches at the shoulder, against 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 7–9 in for the Maltese.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 to very high

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rates very high and the Maltese moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is usually described as affectionate, gentle, graceful. 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.

Cavalier vs Maltese vs the mix

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Cavalier Maltese Mix	Maltese
Weight	13–18 lb	8–12 lb	4–7 lb
Height	12–13 in	10–11 in	7–9 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	low	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Cavalier Maltese Mix

How big does a Cavalier Maltese Mix get?: Most grow to 8–12 pounds and 10–11 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–18 pounds.
How long does a Cavalier Maltese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).
Does a Cavalier Maltese Mix shed?: Shedding is low. 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 Cavalier Maltese Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cavalier mixes

Other Maltese mixes

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