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mal shis
Breed Overview
Browse All mal shi PuppiesQuick facts
A cross between a Maltese and a Shih Tzu, the Mal-Shi is a happy, easygoing companion.
SizeSmall
Lifespan12-14 Years
TemperamentAffectionate, Playful, Smart
EnergyModerate
Allergy-Friendly?Yes
Shedding AmountLow
Breed GroupN/A
Available mal shi Puppies
Personality & Training
Tendency to Bark
High
Trainability
Low
Good For:
- Kids
- Cats
- Other Dogs
- Apartments
- Large Living Spaces
- Seniors
- First Time Pet Owners
- Watch Dog
What mal shi Owners Say About Their mal shis
- We cannot begin to express how happy we are with our new fur baby we named Lola. She is pure joy and a healthy beautiful little Mal-Shi. We were blessed.
Physical Characteristics
Height
Females: 8 - 10 in
Males: 8 - 10 in
Weight
Females: 6 - 12 lbs
Males: 6 - 12 lbs
Grooming Requirements
Brush Daily, Bathe as Needed, Trim Occasionally
Drool Amount
Low
Markings
Apricot MarkingsBadger MarkingsBlack & Tan MarkingsBlack BrindlingBlack MarkingsBlack MaskBlack Mask & TickedBlack Mask & White MarkingsBlack Mask, Black MarkingsBlack Mask, Brindle MarkingsBlack Mask, Fawn MarkingsBlack Mask, White MarkingsBlack Mask With TipsBlack PointsBlack SablingBlack TipsBlue FactoredBlue FawnBlue MarkingsBlue MaskBlue Merle MarkingsBlue PatchworkBlue TickingBrindleBrindle DominoBrindle MarkingsBrindle PiebaldBrindle PointsBrindle Points & TickedBronze MarkingsBrown MarkingsBuff MarkingsChocolate MarkingsChocolate MaskChocolate PointsCream MarkingsDappleDapple PiebaldDominoDouble DappleFawn MarkingsFawn MaskGray MarkingsGray MaskIrish MarkedIrish PiedMerle MarkingsNo MarkingsOrange MarkingsParti-ColorParti BeltonPatchedPhantomPiebaldPiebald, Black MarkingsPintoRed MarkingsRed MerleRed PatchworkRed TickingRoanSableSable & White MarkingsSable MarkingsSable Merle MarkingsSilver MarkingsSilver PatchworkSilver PointsSpottedSpotted On WhiteSpotted Or PatchedTan MarkingsTan PointsTan Points & TickedTickedTri Color MarkingsWheaten MarkingsWhite Marking, Brindle Points, TickedWhite MarkingsWhite Markings & Tan PointsWhite Markings, Brindle PointsWhite Markings, Tan PointsWhite Markings, Tan Points, TickedWhite Markings, TickedWhite MaskYellow Markings
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About mal shis
The Mal-Shi is an easy, adorable breed that is ideal for a variety of lifestyles. Mal-Shis are easy to train, friendly, and are happiest when by your side.
They are outgoing, great with kids, and excel at being therapy dogs because of their easy-going, delightful demeanor.