Beagle vs Maltese
Compare the Beagle to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Maltese.
Beagle
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Maltese
Origin Country
Greece
Malta
Origin Year
500 AD
-200 BC
Beagle
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Maltese
Beagle
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Maltese
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Beagle
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Maltese
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Maltese
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Beagle
Maltese
Beagle
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Beagle
Maltese
