How long does a Chihuahua Maltese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).

Is a Chihuahua 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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Chihuahua Maltese Mix

A Chihuahua Maltese mix is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Maltese. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 4–6 lb and live 13–16 years.

Chihuahua, a purebred dog — ChihuahuaPhoto: Caterinarufo, Public domain, 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.

Weight4–6 lbcan be 3–7 lb

Height6–8 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Chihuahua Maltese Mix get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix4–6 lb

Maltese4–7 lb

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

Height runs 6–8 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua 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

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

Grooming

Very low to high

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. 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.

Chihuahua vs Maltese vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chihuahua Maltese Mix	Maltese
Weight	3–6 lb	4–6 lb	4–7 lb
Height	5–8 in	6–8 in	7–9 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	13–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Chihuahua Maltese Mix

How big does a Chihuahua Maltese Mix get?: Most grow to 4–6 pounds and 6–8 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–7 pounds.
How long does a Chihuahua Maltese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).
Does a Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua Maltese Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Maltese mixes

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