Maltese vs Affenpinscher
Compare Maltese and Affenpinscher: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
Affenpinscher
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
Affenpinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
20 – 25 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
4 – 6 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Maltese
Tiny
Affenpinscher
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Tiny
Summary
About Maltese
The Maltese is a small, sturdy companion dog with a long, white silky coat and expressive dark eyes. Affectionate and people oriented, it adapts well to apartments with daily walks. It needs regular grooming, dental care and gentle training, and often enjoys a long, active life.
About Affenpinscher
The Affenpinscher is a small, sturdy German toy breed with a rough, low‑shedding coat and a monkey‑like face. Once a fearless ratter, it’s now a lively companion: alert watchdog, playful and affectionate yet independent, needing patient training, regular grooming, and daily mental and physical activity.
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