Maltese vs Russian Toy
Maltese
The Maltese is a cheerful and affectionate companion dog that bonds closely with its people.
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Russian Toy
The Russian Toy is a lively and affectionate dog breed that captivates with its cheerful and alert nature.
View profile→| Attribute | Maltese | Russian Toy |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Small |
| Height | 18 - 23 cm | 20 - 28 cm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 13 years |
| FCI Group | Companion and Toy Dogs | Companion and Toy Dogs |
| Grooming | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | None | Low |
| Energy Level | Low | High |
| Trainability | Medium | Medium |
| Child Friendly | High | Low |
| Character | The Maltese is a cheerful and affectionate companion dog that bonds closely with its people. | The Russian Toy is a lively and affectionate dog breed that captivates with its cheerful and alert nature. |
Comparison
Maltese
Russian Toy
Summary
The Maltese is a small dog (3 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The Russian Toy is small (3 kg) and lives 13 years. For grooming, the Maltese rates medium, the Russian Toy low. The Maltese scores high for child-friendliness, the Russian Toy low. For beginners, the Maltese is the better choice.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Maltese has medium trainability with low energy
MalteseFor Families
Maltese has high child-friendliness
MalteseFor Active People
Russian Toy has high energy level
Russian ToyLow Maintenance
Both breeds are comparable
For Apartments
Maltese is small with low energy
MalteseFrequently Asked Questions
The Maltese is a small dog (3 kg) with low energy. The Russian Toy is small (3 kg) with high energy. The Maltese lives 14 years, the Russian Toy 13 years.