How long does a Maltese Whippet Mix live?

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

Is a Maltese Whippet 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 Whippet Mix

A Maltese Whippet mix is a cross between a Maltese and a Whippet. Most grow into small dogs of 14–24 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight14–24 lbcan be 4–40 lb

Height12–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Maltese Whippet Mix get?

Maltese4–7 lb

The mix14–24 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 12–16 inches at the shoulder, against 7–9 in for the Maltese and 18–22 in for the Whippet. 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

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 Maltese rates moderate and the Whippet low; 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 Maltese is usually described as gentle, playful, charming. The Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Maltese	Maltese Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	4–7 lb	14–24 lb	25–40 lb
Height	7–9 in	12–16 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Maltese Whippet Mix

How big does a Maltese Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 14–24 pounds and 12–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–40 pounds.
How long does a Maltese Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Maltese (12–15 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Maltese Whippet 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 Maltese Whippet 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 Whippet mixes

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