How long does a Maltese Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Maltese (12–15 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Maltese Boston Terrier 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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Maltese Boston Terrier Mix

A Maltese Boston Terrier mix is a cross between a Maltese and a Boston Terrier. Most grow into small dogs of 8–16 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

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

Weight8–16 lbcan be 4–25 lb

Height11–13 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Maltese Boston Terrier Mix get?

Maltese4–7 lb

The mix8–16 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

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

Height runs 11–13 inches at the shoulder, against 7–9 in for the Maltese and 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier. 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

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 Maltese rates moderate and the Boston Terrier very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

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

Maltese vs Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	Maltese	Maltese Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	4–7 lb	8–16 lb	12–25 lb
Height	7–9 in	11–13 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–14 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	very low	very low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Maltese Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Maltese Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 8–16 pounds and 11–13 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–25 pounds.
How long does a Maltese Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Maltese (12–15 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Maltese Boston Terrier Mix shed?: Shedding is very 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 Maltese Boston Terrier 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 Maltese mixes

Other Boston Terrier mixes

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