Maltese vs Goldendoodle
Compare Maltese to Goldendoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
14-21 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
25-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Origin Country
Malta
United States
Origin Year
-200 BC
1992 AD
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to High
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None to Medium
Dander
Low
None to Medium
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Maltese
Goldendoodle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Maltese
Goldendoodle
