How long does a Maltese Papillon Mix live?

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

Is a Maltese Papillon 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 Papillon Mix

A Maltese Papillon mix is a cross between a Maltese and a Papillon. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 4–8 lb and live 13–16 years.

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

Papillon, a purebred dog — PapillonPhoto: Gvdmoort, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight4–8 lbcan be 4–10 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Maltese Papillon Mix get?

Maltese4–7 lb

The mix4–8 lb

Papillon5–10 lb

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

Height runs 8–10 inches at the shoulder, against 7–9 in for the Maltese and 8–11 in for the Papillon.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

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 Papillon 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 Papillon as friendly, alert, happy. 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 Papillon vs the mix

Trait	Maltese	Maltese Papillon Mix	Papillon
Weight	4–7 lb	4–8 lb	5–10 lb
Height	7–9 in	8–10 in	8–11 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Maltese Papillon Mix

How big does a Maltese Papillon Mix get?: Most grow to 4–8 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–10 pounds.
How long does a Maltese Papillon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Maltese (12–15 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).
Does a Maltese Papillon Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. 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 Papillon 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 Papillon mixes

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