Maltese vs Cavachon
Compare the Maltese to the Cavachon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Malteses and Cavachons.
Maltese
Cavachon
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
12-16 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Cavachon
Origin Country
Malta
United States
Origin Year
-200 BC
1996 AD
Maltese
Cavachon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Cavachon
Maltese
Cavachon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Cavachon
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Cavachon
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to High
Shedding
Low
None to Medium
Dander
Low
None to Medium
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Cavachon
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Cavachon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Cavachon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Cavachon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Maltese
Cavachon
Maltese
Cavachon
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Maltese
Cavachon
