The Maltese is a dog breed that has become the top choice for people who are looking for compact dogs.

Because of their white coats and affectionate personalities many have fallen in love with these dogs, for this reason, Maltese are often mixed with other dog breeds to create a companion that’ll suit various lifestyles.

Today, we’ll look at the top Maltese mixes that may be the best companion for you.

9. Malti-Pug – the cross between a Maltese and a pug

The Malti-Pug this mixed breed is clever silly and a little bit of a clown all at the same time most often Malti-pug will inherit their pug parents’ short snout, but a bit longer compared to a purebred dog therefore you have to be aware of the health concerns associated with having a flat face.

Although they are sure to keep you laughing and entertained Malti-pug needs an owner who can provide them with the proper training that they need otherwise they can become stubborn and destructive.

That said a prospective Malti-pug owner needs to be consistent, patient, and positive with the training.

8. Maltichon – cross between a bichon-Frise and a Maltese

The Maltichon is a smart, affectionate but sensitive companion. Make sure to spend time with them every day or else they’ll become lonely and bored

As small dogs Maltichon love to sit on their owner’s lap, they’re also adaptable dogs who can live in various living conditions including apartments and condos.

They make good watchdogs and will alert you of anything suspicious that’s going on around your home, although they can sometimes be stubborn

It is still possible to train Maltichon provided that you are patient and consistent with the training because they are fragile dogs.

Maltichon is best suited for homes with older children who know how to handle them properly.

(7) Lhatese – a cross between a Lhasa apso and a Maltese

The Lhatese is a smart, friendly, small but very intelligent dog who likes to please its owners because they’re easy to train compared to the first two mixes that we mentioned.

These dogs have a higher chance of succeeding in agility and obedience training, although they are laid-back dogs who are happiest when cuddling up with their owners.

Lhatese also enjoys playing and exercising with their family, they like to be the center of attention and might suffer from stress and anxiety if they feel that they’re left out of family activities and if they’re left alone for long periods of time.

These dogs are friendly with the people they trust, however they can be aloof towards strangers and will alert you if there’s someone by the door. For this reason, Lhatese makes an excellent watchdog.

6. Morkie – a cross between a Yorkshire terrier and a Maltese

The Morkie is also known as Malki Yortiz and Yorkie malt among others

Like Maltichon, Morkies are small and fragile dogs which means that they’re not suggested for families with younger children who tend to play rough like the first few Maltese mixes.

Morkies also enjoy laying in their owner’s lab, while they are extremely adorable and affectionate.

Owners should not spoil these dogs or else they may develop small dog syndrome, they still need proper training and early socialization like all other dog breeds.

5. Maltipom – a cross between a pomeranian and a Maltese

Having very popular parents, malt bombs have irresistible charms which they inherited from both of their parents

however, because both the Maltese and pomeranian are known to be barkers, Maltipom does not make a great choice for people who live in an apartment or in a home with noise restrictions.

Despite being small, Maltipoms are brave dogs who will bark to alert you of anything suspicious

You should also watch them closely around other larger dogs since they’re not known to back out when threatened even if their opponent is 10 times their size.

4. MALCHI (Maltese &chihuahua)

Malchi as their name suggests is a cross between a chihuahua and a Maltese

Malchi is a very energetic dog who loves to play, although they make great playmates for children, their small stature means they can be prone to accidents and injuries If they’re left alone with younger folks.

This breed cannot handle rough plays, otherwise, they can be fearful and distrustful of humans. Feisty and bold Malchi will let you know if something is bothering them through their barks.

Proper training and early socialization are important for these dogs so they become more welcoming to visitors.

(3) Malshi – a cross between Maltese and a Shih Tzu

Malshi is also known by several names, including malty zoo and Maltzu, having popular parents this mixed breed has also become a fan favorite.

In general, Malshi is joyful, playful, and lively dogs who are sure to make anyone’s day with their irresistible charms

Malshi’s crave the presence of their humans and therefore should not be left alone for long periods of time otherwise, they can become anxious and sad which can lead to depression and separation anxiety.

This breed is perfect for owners who are always at home.

2. Malteagle dog

The Malteagle is a cross between a Beagle and a Maltese

This mixed breed is known for its curious and extroverted personality because of its beagle parent.

The Malteagle tend to have a high prey drive which means they should not live with smaller animals including cats outside.

It is best to keep their leash on as they may chase after a small moving animal at any moment, like Malshi, Malteagles can also suffer from separation anxiety if they feel they’re left out of family activities or if they’re left alone for long periods of time.

Therefore owners need to ensure that they spend enough time with their Malteagel to keep them happy and lively.

(1) Maltipoo – A cross between a poodle and a Maltese

As a result of their popularity, the Maltipoo also goes by other names including

multi-doodle, Maltese poo, malta doodle, and Maltipoo

Charming, cuddly, and sociable. It is no wonder why many people have fallen for this crossbreed and they are also hyper allergenic thanks to their poodle parents

Eager to please and intelligent training Maltipoo is a breeze inside the house.

This breed loves to snuggle with their owners, outdoors they are happy to play with the younger members of the family.

Overall, all these Maltese mixes will make adorable and loving pets provided that they’re properly taken care of by their owners.

Before owning a dog make, sure to do deep research so you’ll know what to expect from your dog in the future.