Maltese vs Yorkshire Terrier

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Maltese Small · Toy

Yorkshire Terrier Small · Toy

Weight

4–7 lbs

4–7 lbs

Height

7–9 in

7–8 in

Lifespan

12–15 yrs

11–15 yrs

Origin

Malta

England

Trait Comparison

2/5

Energy Level

3/5

5/5

Grooming Needs

5/5

3/5

Good with Kids

3/5

4/5

Good with Dogs

3/5

3/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

3/5

1/5

Shedding

1/5

3/5

Barking

4/5

Maltese — Yorkshire Terrier (highlighted = better for that trait)

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