Maltichon

United States

Bichon Frise and Maltese

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

Brown

Black

White

The coat of a Maltichon dog is generally known for its length.

Wavy

3-5 puppies per pregnancy

A Maltichon can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Maltichons are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Maltichon is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Cushing's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Cataracts
Hydrocephalus
Atopic Dermatitis
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Cryptorchidism

Deafness
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Urolithiasis
Portosystemic Shunts

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Skin Samples

Maltichons are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Maltichon have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Maltichon dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Maltichon breed is known for their relaxed and calm nature and tendency to sleep for long periods of time.

Maltichons tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walk, Go to Park, Play, Tug-of-war, Nap, Chase, Eating Snacks, Cuddle, Service dog, Cuddling, Fetch, Daily wa, Training, Tag, Playing, Walks long, Walking, Adventures, Drives, Tricks, Resting, Run, People watching, Brushing, Walking daily

Low

Maltichons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Maltichon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

2 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Maltichon, it's at least 2 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

30 minutes

In general most Maltichons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Maltichon is a breed of dog that requires a significant amount of grooming. They will also require regular trims, and a professional groomer's help is often necessary to keep their coat in good condition. They may also need regular baths to maintain their coat and skin.

Daily

Ideally, Maltichon should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

0.5 cups

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Maltichon feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

$1.10 - $1.40 / day

The average cost of a Maltichon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

$28 - $42 / month

The average per month expenses of a Maltichon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Maltichon have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Maltichons lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Maltichons are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Maltichons are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Maltichons are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Maltichons are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Maltichons are very friendly around strangers.

The Maltichon is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Maltichon is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Maltichon dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.