List of Popular Maltese Mixes
The Maltese make an excellent companion dog with its gentle and friendly nature and its adorable appearance. It is crossed with a host of popular purebreds like the Shih Tzu, Yorkie, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Papillon, Bichon Frise, and Dachshund to produce cute, small-sized dogs possessing sweet and affectionate personalities.
1. Mal-Shi (Maltese X Shih Tzu) A calm and docile cross, the Mal-Shi gets along well with other pets and people with whom they are familiar. |
2. Morkie (Maltese X Yorkie) It is a small cross with a glamorous appearance, often exhibiting the Yorkie-like aggression toward small animals. |
3. Malchi (Maltese X Chihuahua) It is affectionate, loving, and devoted, always following its family members everywhere. |
4. Maltipom (Maltese X Pomeranian) It is a clever, playful, and extremely loyal family companion that can coexist with kids and other pets. |
5. Papitese (Papillon X Maltese) An energetic, outgoing, and highly trainable dog that can participate in obedience, agility, and rally. |
6. Maltichon (Maltese X Bichon Frise) An adorable cross that makes a good watchdog because of its alert and fearless disposition. |
7. Maltipoo (Maltese X Miniature Poodle) Although it does not display the characteristic aggression of its Maltese parent, it makes a great watchdog with a moderately high barking tendency. |
8. Sheptese (German Shepherd X Maltese) Sweet and intelligent, with unmatched loyalty and courage – this is how you describe the Sheptese. |
9. Havamalt (Havanese X Maltese) A fun-loving velcro dog, the Havamalt keeps its people amused with its playful antics. |
10. Mauxie (Maltese X Dachshund) Good for novice dog owners, the Mauxie is affectionate with its family and may have the preying instinct of the Dachshund parent. |
11. Mauzer (Maltese X Miniature Schnauzer) A smart, docile, and loving toy dog that gets more attached to one of its family members. |
12. Cortese (Pembroke Welsh Corgi X Maltese) It may have a high tendency to bark like the Corgis and thus makes a good watchdog. |
13. Malti-Pug (Maltese X Pug) A lively and courageous dog, the Maltese Pug mix has a good sense of humor and is not afraid to be the clown for its human. |
14. Highland Maltie (Westland Highland White Terrier X Maltese) An alert dog with a sweet nature, possessing high intelligence. |
15. Silky Cocker (Maltese X Cocker Spaniel) A true family companion that adapts comfortably to apartment living and gets along well with other pets. |
16. Lhatese (Lhasa Apso X Maltese) Its sweetness, along with its incredible people-friendly nature, makes this little companion dog one of the most popular Maltese mixes. |
17. Peke-A-Tese (Pekingese X Maltese) Loyal and protective, the Peke-A-Tese may exhibit the stubbornness and independent nature of the Pekingese. |
18. Malteagle (Maltese X Beagle) It is a toy hound that bonds closely with its owner and has an excellent sense of smell. |
19. Cairmal (Cairn Terrier X Maltese) A designer mix characterized by the affectionate and cheerful personality of the Maltese and the working ability of Cairn Terrier. |
20. Boston Malterrier (Boston Terrier X Maltese) It can be described as a gentle companion that likes to play and run. |
21. Cav-A-Malt (Cavalier King Charles X Maltese) Its sweet temperament, along with its charming appearance, is all that makes it a popular Maltese cross. |
22. Ratese (Rat Terrier X Maltese) Cheerful and energetic, this companion dog may inherit the chasing instinct from its Rat Terrier parent. |