Papillon vs Maltese
Compare Papillon and Maltese: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Papillon
VS
Maltese
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Papillon
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
25 – 28 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
3 – 4 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
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
Papillon
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Tiny
Maltese
Tiny
Summary
About Papillon
The Papillon is a small, elegant toy dog with large butterfly-like ears, a fine, silky parti-coloured coat and a plumed tail. Lively, intelligent and highly trainable, it enjoys activity and mental stimulation, makes an alert watchdog, needs regular brushing, and often lives into the mid–late teens.
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.
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