Malton Breed Details
Though not an official member of any breed group, the Malton is certainly a toy breed, since both its parent breeds are. This multi-hybrid, in which one of its parents (the Cavachon) is itself a crossbreed, is surely a product of the designer dog craze in the U.S. during the late twentieth century. Maltons are bred to be purely companion dogs, and are great as pets for singles, seniors, and families of any size.
PROS:
- Extremely affectionate
- Low to moderate exercise requirements
- Great for apartment living
- Fairly easily trained
- Excellent with children/family
- Good at learning tricks
- Suitable for first-time owners
- Socializes fairly well with other pets
CONS:
- Prone to separation anxiety
- Not adaptable to climate extremes
- Difficult to find/obtain
- Fairly high grooming requirements
- Can be difficult to housetrain
- Can be injured easily from rough play
- Potential for developing Small Dog Syndrome