Boxer vs Maltese
Compare the Boxer to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Maltese.
Boxer
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Maltese
Origin Country
Germany
Malta
Origin Year
1894 AD
-200 BC
Boxer
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Maltese
Boxer
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Maltese
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Boxer
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Maltese
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Maltese
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Maltese
Boxer
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boxer
Maltese
