A white coated, well-groomed Maltese Shih Tzu with dark brown eyes, a black nose, and silver tipped ears looks at the camera.
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Maltese Shih Tzu

The Maltese Shih Tzu is a small companion hybrid dog breed of the Maltese and Shih Tzu. Created with the same goal as Doodles — to be a small, allergy-friendly companion who doesn’t shed much — this hybrid is a sweet lapdog who likes to play with the kids. They are also known as the Mal-Shi, Malti zu, and the Malt-Tzu.

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Hybrid Dog Breeds
Height
8- 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
4 to 12 pounds
Life Span
12 to 15 years
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