Maltese vs American Foxhound
Compare Maltese and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
American Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
20 – 25 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
11 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
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
American Foxhound
Large
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 American Foxhound
A friendly, long-legged hunting dog from the USA with an athletic build, a gentle expression, and long, floppy ears. Bred to follow scent trails with great stamina, the American Foxhound combines affection for its family with a strong hunting instinct and an independent streak. It needs plenty of exercise, scent work, and patient training, while its dense coat is easy to care for. Its far-carrying bark and howl also call for consideration for neighbors.
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