Maltese vs Standard Poodle
Compare Maltese and Standard Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
Standard Poodle
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
Standard Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
20 – 25 cm
45 – 60 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
25 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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
Standard Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
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 Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is an athletic, low‑shedding water retriever with a dense curly coat needing regular grooming. Highly intelligent and sensitive, it excels in training, dog sports, and family life, thriving on close companionship, daily exercise, and mental stimulation.
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