How long does a Pit Bull Maltese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Maltese Mix

A Pit Bull Maltese mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Maltese. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–40 lb and live 12–16 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight20–40 lbcan be 4–70 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pit Bull Maltese Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix20–40 lb

Maltese4–7 lb

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

Height runs 12–14 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull 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.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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 Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Maltese vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Maltese Mix	Maltese
Weight	40–70 lb	20–40 lb	4–7 lb
Height	17–19 in	12–14 in	7–9 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Pit Bull Maltese Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Maltese Mix get?: Most grow to 20–40 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Maltese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Maltese (12–15 years).
Does a Pit Bull Maltese 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 Pit Bull Maltese Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Pit Bull mixes

Other Maltese mixes

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