Malti-Pug Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Malti-Pug is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Malti-Pug dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Malti-Pug. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Malti-Pug breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

Pug and Maltese

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Brown

Black

Fawn
Black
White

The coat of a Malti-Pug falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Malti-Pug can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Malti-Pugs are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Malti-Pug breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Atopic Dermatitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Pug Dog Encephalitis

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Radiographs
Blood Tests

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Malti-Pugs may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Malti-Pug have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Malti-Pug dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Malti-Pug breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Malti-Pugs tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Fetch, Catch treats, Running, Soccer

Malti-Pugs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Malti-Pug dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Malti-Pug, it's at least 2 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Malti-Pugs usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Malti-Pug is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Ideally, Malti-Pug should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-13 pound (5 - 6 kg) Malti-Pug feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Malti-Pug is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Malti-Pug is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Malti-Pug have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Malti-Pugs lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Malti-Pugs are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Malti-Pugs are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Malti-Pugs are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Malti-Pugs are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Malti-Pugs are very friendly around strangers.

Malti-Pugs have an average level of playfulness. The Malti-Pugs, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Malti-Pug dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.