How long does a French Bulldog Maltese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the French Bulldog (10–12 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).

Is a French 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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French Bulldog Maltese Mix

A French Bulldog Maltese mix is a cross between a French Bulldog and a Maltese. Most grow into small dogs of 10–18 lb and live 11–14 years.

French Bulldog, a purebred dog — French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, 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.

Weight10–18 lbcan be 4–28 lb

Height9–11 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a French Bulldog Maltese Mix get?

French Bulldog16–28 lb

The mix10–18 lb

Maltese4–7 lb

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

Height runs 9–11 inches at the shoulder, against 11–13 in for the French 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 French Bulldog rates moderate 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 French Bulldog is usually described as adaptable, playful, smart. 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.

French Bulldog vs Maltese vs the mix

Trait	French Bulldog	French Bulldog Maltese Mix	Maltese
Weight	16–28 lb	10–18 lb	4–7 lb
Height	11–13 in	9–11 in	7–9 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	low	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the French Bulldog Maltese Mix

How big does a French Bulldog Maltese Mix get?: Most grow to 10–18 pounds and 9–11 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–28 pounds.
How long does a French Bulldog Maltese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the French Bulldog (10–12 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).
Does a French 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 French 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 French Bulldog mixes

Other Maltese mixes

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