Maltese vs Toy Poodle
Compare Maltese and Toy Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
Toy Poodle
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
Toy Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
20 – 25 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 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
3/5
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
Toy Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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