Maltese Mix Puppies for Sale in Georgia

The Maltese is unusual among small breeds in having a single coat — no undercoat at all. The breed standard describes hair that hangs long, flat and silky down the sides of the body, nearly to the ground. One coat layer instead of two means very little shedding and no seasonal blowout, but it also means the hair is fine, tangles easily, and needs attention every day rather than every weekend.

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The other two things the Maltese passes down are size and disposition. The standard puts them under 7 pounds, with 4 to 6 preferred, and describes them as among the gentlest-mannered of the toy breeds while still being lively. Cross that with a slightly larger or sturdier parent and you usually get a dog that keeps the sweetness and gains a little substance.

Mixes are not standardized. Every range below is an estimate from the parent breeds, and littermates vary.

What each cross is like

Cavatese — The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 12 to 13 inches and 13 to 18 lbs, so this cross adds real bone to a very light breed. Expect roughly 10 to 16 lbs, a wavy coat with ear feathering instead of a floor-length curtain, and the softest temperament on this page. A good choice for a slower household. Ask your veterinarian about Cavalier-line heart screening.

Malti Tzu — The Shih Tzu brings a dense double coat with an undercoat, which is the opposite of what the Maltese contributes. The result is the thickest, most substantial coat in this group and a sturdier, lower-slung body, usually 8 to 16 lbs. The muzzle comes out shorter than a Maltese’s, so mention Georgia summer heat to your vet.

Maltichon — Bichon curl breaks up the Maltese’s flat silk. Instead of hair that parts down the spine, you get a soft wave or loose curl with more body, on a rounder head. Around 8 to 14 lbs. This coat holds a short puppy cut better than a straight Maltese coat does.

Maltipoo — The most variable coat on the page. One litter can run from a loose Maltese-leaning wave to a tight Poodle-style curl, and the two need different brushes. Size depends on whether the Poodle parent was Toy (10 inches or under) or Miniature (over 10, up to 15), so ask — roughly 6 to 14 lbs. Sharpest mind of the six; this is the one that learns tricks fastest and also learns bad habits fastest.

MaltiPoo-Chon — Maltese, Poodle and Bichon. Three low-shedding coat types combine into something dense and plush rather than flat, on a small rounded frame, usually 8 to 14 lbs. Less hair on the floor than almost anything else we have, and more work with a brush.

Morkie — The only terrier cross here, and the smallest. The Yorkshire Terrier standard caps weight at 7 lbs and the Maltese at under 7, so Morkies often finish between 4 and 9 lbs. Both parents are single-coated, so the coat is straight, fine and very low shedding, often with the Yorkie’s steel-and-tan color washing through the white. The Yorkie also brings terrier confidence and a readiness to bark at the mail carrier. Charming, but this is not a quiet dog by default.

Honest tradeoffs

Fragility is the real one. A 5-pound adult can be injured jumping off a couch. If you have children under six, or a large dog already in the house, be honest with yourself about whether a Morkie or a small Maltipoo is fair to the puppy. A Cavatese or Malti Tzu is a sturdier build.

Tear staining. Reddish-brown marks under the eyes come from porphyrins in tears sitting on white hair. It shows more on this group than on any other because the faces are white. Excess tearing can have medical causes — blocked ducts, irritation, dental issues — so the first step is a veterinary exam, not a stain product. After that it is mostly routine: keep the area dry, keep the hair trimmed back from the eye, and accept that results vary dog to dog.

Daily coat care. A single coat with no undercoat mats fast, especially behind the ears and under the harness. Brush daily. Most owners settle on a short trim and a groomer every four to six weeks, which we can do here.

Low shedding is not allergen-free. Less hair means less dander moving around a room, but no dog is free of allergens. Spend real time with a puppy before you decide.

Come see them

We are in Lawrenceville, with puppies from trusted local Georgia breeders. They spend time in our family home nursery before they come out to the showroom and are socialized with children, adults and other pets. Our on-staff veterinarian gives each puppy a complete health check, and puppies are up to date on shots. Monday to Saturday 12 to 7pm, Sunday 2 to 6pm.