Affenpinscher vs Maltese
Compare the Affenpinscher to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Affenpinschers and Maltese.
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9½-11½ Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
6½-13¼ Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Origin Country
Germany
Malta
Origin Year
1600 AD
-200 BC
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Affenpinscher
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Affenpinscher
Maltese
