Maltalier
See photos of some of our past Maltalier puppies below.
Our boy Leo, has his own Instagram account @leo_the_maltalier
Breed: Maltalier (Maltese x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)
Temperament: Intelligent, seeks human companionship, friendly
Approx. Size: 25 - 30cm at the withers
Lifespan: 10-14 years
Maintenance: Low
Recommended for: Everyone, especially families.
Personality, characteristics and temperament
Happy go lucky little characters, that are friendly, affectionate and loyal. Appropriate for many family and home types, including first time dog owners and the elderly alike. Compatible companions for children and other pets, its good to socialise from a young age to ensure all get along well. Suitable for apartments, family homes, or large yards - the Maltalier can live happily and healthy in almost any environment. Physical activity and mental stimulation is key for young Maltaliers, to keep them from becoming bored. A quick and easy game of fetch, will suffice just fine. Don't be surprised if your Maltalier spends a large portion of time sleeping and resting, its what they do best when relaxing at home. This breed will enjoy exercise when given the opportunity, making trips to the beach or the dog park fun for you both.
Grooming your Maltalier
The amount of grooming required for your puppy will depend on the type of coat. All coat types will require some grooming with the non-shedding Maltaliers also needing to be clipped as the fur does not fall out. Those dogs with poodle like coats will need to be brushed more often than dogs with Cavalier like hair. Maltaliers, like all breeds with floppy ears, need to have their ears properly dried after their bath to avoid infections.
Training your Maltalier
The crate training method works best to house train Maltaliers as they prefer to go toilet away from where they sleep, but just be sure to let pups out from their crate as soon as possible. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency. Some owners report that it can sometimes be difficult to keep their puppy’s attention for long periods of time so try to make training times short and fun. Also make sure your puppy will come when called in the backyard before going out to an unfenced area. Early socialization and obedience are recommended for all Maltaliers.
Temperament: Intelligent, seeks human companionship, friendly
Approx. Size: 25 - 30cm at the withers
Lifespan: 10-14 years
Maintenance: Low
Recommended for: Everyone, especially families.
Personality, characteristics and temperament
Happy go lucky little characters, that are friendly, affectionate and loyal. Appropriate for many family and home types, including first time dog owners and the elderly alike. Compatible companions for children and other pets, its good to socialise from a young age to ensure all get along well. Suitable for apartments, family homes, or large yards - the Maltalier can live happily and healthy in almost any environment. Physical activity and mental stimulation is key for young Maltaliers, to keep them from becoming bored. A quick and easy game of fetch, will suffice just fine. Don't be surprised if your Maltalier spends a large portion of time sleeping and resting, its what they do best when relaxing at home. This breed will enjoy exercise when given the opportunity, making trips to the beach or the dog park fun for you both.
Grooming your Maltalier
The amount of grooming required for your puppy will depend on the type of coat. All coat types will require some grooming with the non-shedding Maltaliers also needing to be clipped as the fur does not fall out. Those dogs with poodle like coats will need to be brushed more often than dogs with Cavalier like hair. Maltaliers, like all breeds with floppy ears, need to have their ears properly dried after their bath to avoid infections.
Training your Maltalier
The crate training method works best to house train Maltaliers as they prefer to go toilet away from where they sleep, but just be sure to let pups out from their crate as soon as possible. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency. Some owners report that it can sometimes be difficult to keep their puppy’s attention for long periods of time so try to make training times short and fun. Also make sure your puppy will come when called in the backyard before going out to an unfenced area. Early socialization and obedience are recommended for all Maltaliers.
