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mal shis

Breed Overview

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Quick facts

SizeSmall
Lifespan12-14 Years
TemperamentHappy, Intelligent, Affectionate
EnergyModerate
Allergy-Friendly?Yes
Shedding AmountLow
Breed GroupN/A

Personality & Training

Tendency to Bark

Low

Trainability

Moderate

Good For:
  • Kids
  • Cats
  • Other Dogs
  • Apartments
  • Large Living Spaces
  • Seniors
  • First Time Pet Owners
  • Watch Dog

Physical Characteristics

Average Height

Females: 8 in
Males: 9 in

Average Weight

Females: 8 lbs
Males: 9 lbs

Grooming Requirements

Brush Daily, Bathe as Needed, Trim Occasionally

Drool Amount

Low

Markings
Apricot MarkingsBadger MarkingsBlack & Tan MarkingsBlack BrindlingBlack MarkingsBlack MaskBlack Mask & TickedBlack Mask & White MarkingsBlack Mask, Black MarkingsBlack Mask, Brindle MarkingsBlack Mask, Fawn MarkingsBlack Mask, White MarkingsBlack Mask With TipsBlack PointsBlack SablingBlack TipsBlue FactoredBlue FawnBlue MarkingsBlue MaskBlue Merle MarkingsBlue PatchworkBlue TickingBrindleBrindle DominoBrindle MarkingsBrindle PiebaldBrindle PointsBrindle Points & TickedBronze MarkingsBrown MarkingsBuff MarkingsChocolate MarkingsChocolate MaskChocolate PointsCream MarkingsDappleDapple PiebaldDominoDouble DappleFawn MarkingsFawn MaskGray MarkingsGray MaskIrish MarkedIrish PiedMerle MarkingsNo MarkingsOrange MarkingsParti-ColorParti BeltonPatchedPhantomPiebaldPiebald, Black MarkingsPintoRed MarkingsRed MerleRed PatchworkRed TickingRoanSableSable & White MarkingsSable MarkingsSable Merle MarkingsSilver MarkingsSilver PatchworkSilver PointsSpottedSpotted On WhiteSpotted Or PatchedTan MarkingsTan PointsTan Points & TickedTickedTri Color MarkingsWheaten MarkingsWhite Marking, Brindle Points, TickedWhite MarkingsWhite Markings & Tan PointsWhite Markings, Brindle PointsWhite Markings, Tan PointsWhite Markings, Tan Points, TickedWhite Markings, TickedWhite MaskYellow Markings

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About mal shis

Originally developed in the 1990’s in Australia, the Mal-Shi is a cross between the Maltese and the Shih-Tzu. This is an easy, adorable breed that is ideal for a variety of lifestyles. Mal-Shis are easy to train, friendly, and happiest when by your side. They are outgoing, great with kids, and can also excel at therapy work because of their easy-going, delightful demeanor.