Maltese vs Papillon
Compare the Maltese to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Maltese and Papillons.
Compare the Maltese to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Maltese and Papillons.
Breed Name | Maltese | Papillon |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Height | 8-10 in. | 8-11 in. |
Weight | 4-9 lb | 4-9 lb |
Intelligence | Average | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | Malta | France |
Origin Year | 200 BC | 1500 AD |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | Yes | Yes |
Indoor | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | No | No |
Medium Yard | No | No |
Large Yard | No | No |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 50°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | High |
Exercise Required | Low | High |
Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 14 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | High | Low |
Shedding | Low | None-Low |
Dander | Low | Low |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Maltese | Papillon |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
Family/Pack | Yes | No |
Independent | No | Yes |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Very Low | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
Chasing | Very Low | Below Average |
Follow Commands | Very Low | Below Average |
Fighting | Very Low | Very Low |
Guarding | Very Low | Very Low |
Herding | Very Low | Very Low |
Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
Protection | Very Low | Very Low |
Remove Vermin | Very Low | Average |
Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
Watch | Very Low | Average |
Breed Name | Maltese | Papillon |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Collapsed Trachea | Yes | Yes |
Hypoglycemia | Yes | Yes |
Open Fontanel | No | Yes |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Yes | No |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
Reverse Sneezing | Yes | No |
White Dog Shaker Syndrome | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Maltese | Papillon |
Coat | ||
Hair | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | Yes |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
White | Yes | Yes |
White & Lemon | Yes | Yes |
White & Tan | Yes | No |
Black, Brown, & White | No | Yes |
Black, Red, & White | No | Yes |
Brown & White | No | Yes |
Fawn & White | No | Yes |
Red | No | Yes |
Red, White, & Sable | No | Yes |
Sable | No | Yes |
White & Black | No | Yes |
White & Liver | No | Yes |
White & Red | No | Yes |
White & Sable | No | Yes |
White & Silver | No | Yes |
White, Black, & Tan | No | Yes |