Maltese vs Alpine Dachsbracke
Compare Maltese and Alpine Dachsbracke: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
Alpine Dachsbracke
Comparison Table
Show Differences Only
Characteristic
Maltese
Alpine Dachsbracke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
20 – 25 cm
34 – 42 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
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
Alpine Dachsbracke
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
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 Alpine Dachsbracke
Compact, sturdy Austrian scent hound with a long body, short strong legs and a dense, weather‑resistant red coat. Calm and affectionate at home but driven by a strong hunting instinct, it needs plenty of exercise, nose work and consistent, positive training to thrive.
Similar Breeds
More Breeds
