Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maremma Sheepdog
Compare Maltese Shih Tzus to Maremma Sheepdogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Breed Type
Hybrid
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
9-15 Inches
25-29 Inches
Weight
6-14 Pounds
66-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Origin Country
Unspecified
Italy
Origin Year
1980 AD
1400 AD
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None
Medium to High
Dander
None
Medium to High
Drool
None
Low
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maremma Sheepdog
