How long does a Maltese Pug Mix live?

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

Is a Maltese Pug 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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Maltese Pug Mix

A Maltese Pug mix is a cross between a Maltese and a Pug. Most grow into small dogs of 9–12 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight9–12 lbcan be 4–18 lb

Height8–11 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Maltese Pug Mix get?

Maltese4–7 lb

The mix9–12 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 8–11 inches at the shoulder, against 7–9 in for the Maltese and 10–13 in for the Pug.

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 Maltese rates moderate and the Pug moderate; 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 Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

Trait	Maltese	Maltese Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	4–7 lb	9–12 lb	14–18 lb
Height	7–9 in	8–11 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Maltese Pug Mix

How big does a Maltese Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 9–12 pounds and 8–11 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–18 pounds.
How long does a Maltese Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Maltese (12–15 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Maltese Pug 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 Maltese Pug Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Maltese mixes

Other Pug mixes

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