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

Dignified
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Patient
Loyal
Tempered
Kind
Sweet
Strong
Willed
Generous
Thoughtful

Malti-Pugs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pug and Maltese

Irish Wolfhound, Giant Schnauzer

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
White

Black
Blue
Brindle
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver
White

Straight

Wiry

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.

A Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzer can have a litter of 5-8 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Malti-Pugs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzer breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat

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

Urolithiasis
Portosystemic Shunt
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Radiographs
Blood Tests

Biopsy
X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Urine Tests

Malti-Pug has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzer has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Fetch, Catch treats, Running, Soccer

Run

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.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzer, it's at least 9 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.

In general most Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers usually need at least 90 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 has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
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.

For an average 85-150 pound (39 - 68 kg) Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzer feed 4 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 cost of a Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzer is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 average per month expenses of a Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzer is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Malti-Pugs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Malti-Pugs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Malti-Pugs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Malti-Pugs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Malti-Pugs are highly friendly around strangers.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Malti-Pugs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Malti-Pugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Giant Irish Wolf Schnauzers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.