Difference between Yorkie or Maltese??

[lisatupper]

Hello, Im new and am currently looking for my puppy. I am looking a two a female maltese and a female yorkie and any one help. What are the differencences in temperment and over all. Thank you for your time, can't wait to hear the responses?? and how do I tell me they will have the baby doll face look??

[Rachael x]

Hi and welcome to YT.
Because the Yorkie and the Maltese are two different breeds they will have some differences, I have never owned a Maltese so I cant help you much there but I know there are some members here who do. And hopefully one will be along to help you soon. All I do know is that a Maltese is generally larger then a Yorkie.
Reputable breeders do not breed for a 'Baby doll face', they breed to the breed standard.
Stuff like 'Baby doll' and 'Teacup' are usually phrases BYB's use just to get more money out of you. Good luck.

[Ladymom]

Yorkies and Maltese make great companions. They are both the same size (generally 4-7 pounds), both have hair instead of fur so they are non shedding and both are charming breeds in their own right.

Yorkies are terriers and Maltese are thought to originally be spaniels so their personality is very different. While Yorkies are typical terriers, Maltese are more laid back.

Just be very careful who you get your puppies from. Both breeds are prone to some genetic health problems like liver shunts, luxating patellas, etc. It is very important to get your puppies from a reputable breeder who is very knowledgeable about genetics and health screens her dogs before breeding.

[Ringo1]

I had a maltese, my very first dog of my own, Casper. He was very laid back and very much the gentleman. He still loved to play and could walk for miles by my side. He was somewhat aggressive with strange dogs. (Must be me ~ all my dogs are like that).

I highly recommend a maltese as a companion pet.

Yorkies, too, of course, but they are much more hyper and a little harder to handle than my experience with my maltese. They are also much smaller and eat less too!

[Ladymom]

I just want to correct some misinformation in this thread. Yorkies are not smaller than Maltese. Properly bred to the standard, they are both the same size.

Size - Weight under 7 pounds, with from 4 to 6 pounds preferred. Overall quality is to be favored over size.

American Maltese Association

Weight

Must not exceed seven pounds.

Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Official Breed Standard

[Rachael x]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I just want to correct some misinformation in this thread. Yorkies are not smaller than Maltese. Properly bred to the standard, they are both the same size.

Size - Weight under 7 pounds, with from 4 to 6 pounds preferred. Overall quality is to be favored over size.

American Maltese Association

Weight

Must not exceed seven pounds.

Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Official Breed Standard

I didnt know that, thanks for correcting me.
Generally Maltese here in England are larger then Yorkies, but I know that is not a fact and that you get larger and smaller dogs all over the world.
I was just speaking from experience, but thanks for the correction.

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I just want to correct some misinformation in this thread. Yorkies are not smaller than Maltese. Properly bred to the standard, they are both the same size.

Size - Weight under 7 pounds, with from 4 to 6 pounds preferred. Overall quality is to be favored over size.

American Maltese Association

Weight

Must not exceed seven pounds.

Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Official Breed Standard

Wow, definitely learn something new everyday. I guess because they are fluffier they just look bigger Good to know that they are in the same size range for someone looking for a companion for their yorkie, but not wanting another "terror" running the house

[Nancy1999]

The Maltese is another one of my favorite breeds, and although I have had very limited experience with them and Yorkies, I see the Maltese as being more of a lap dog than a Yorkie. I guess it's the terrier in them, but Joey seems to want to guard the house, and be on the look out for intruders. My DIL's Maltese would be very happy to sit in my lap all day. I'm sure there are huge individual differences and this is just a generalization, but in general, it seems to be true. If you are undecided, I recommend you talk to really good breeders in your area, and choose the best breeder, not the best dog; that's what I did!

[Deuce]

Oh, and don't forget, Yorkies are addictive

[AllDogBoots]

I have a yorkie/maltese mix and a yorkie and while there are many similarities there are also some differences.

My mix, Cooper is much more laid back. He's happy sitting in my lap or sitting looking out a window all day. He'll come to be throughout the day, put his paws on my shoulders and hug me until one of us gets up. He's also very active, whereas he'll play ball and with his toys all day long. He likes to sleep late and cuddle continually. His hair is super thick and resembles that of a sheepdog. He's very stubborn and although intelligent, quite difficult to train.

My yorkie is 7 months, so I'm sure the puppy age adds to his personality. His sense of smell and sound are much more keen than Cooper. He's a true terrier, meaning when they are in the backyard together, Max (yorkie) will sniff all over, study, and dig while Cooper may just hang out laying in the sun. Max is super easy to train and aims to please. He's very responsive to food. He also loves to cuddle, but not all day.

They are both great watchdogs and very alert although it seems it's more innate in Max.

As long as you get your dog from someone reputable, I don't think you will go wrong either way.

[Britster]

I haven't really met very many Maltese, but my little siblings have gone to this daycare lady's house for years who has one. The dog is such a little sweetheart. She's pretty tiny - I would guess 4lbs at the most, and she just sits at the stairs (but won't come down into the kids play area) watching them all day long. She's super laid back and enjoys being loved on and petted. They're a little too laid back for my liking... the ones I see at the dog park just stand there, LOL. I like a dog with more spunk, energy, and a willingness to learn personally. But of course there are exceptions to every breed.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Deuce

Oh, and don't forget, Yorkies are addictive

Ha ha, good one!

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by Britster

I haven't really met very many Maltese, but my little siblings have gone to this daycare lady's house for years who has one. The dog is such a little sweetheart. She's pretty tiny - I would guess 4lbs at the most, and she just sits at the stairs (but won't come down into the kids play area) watching them all day long. She's super laid back and enjoys being loved on and petted. They're a little too laid back for my liking... the ones I see at the dog park just stand there, LOL. I like a dog with more spunk, energy, and a willingness to learn personally. But of course there are exceptions to every breed.

I wonder if Cooper is wild because he has yorkie mix in him. While he's laid back he's also very full of spunk and energy. I'm curious if most pure bred maltese are energetic and playful.

[ChocoMilk]

In my household, my yorkies are shy and careful, and a little scared at times and hides behidn me (they KNOW they are small), whereas my maltese runs around, rolls, and CANNOT stand still even when I hold her.

I love both breeds. I think the maltese is a little more fluffy so it makes her look bigger than she is, and I think yorkies are a little slimmer. So even if they look about the same size, my maltese is a lot heavier than my yorkies.

[concretegurl]

The differences are in the breeds that supported the genetic results of the two separate breeds, you find the biggest issue is the behavioral and personality differences-they look similar but there are distinctly different breed traits. If you are genuinely looking into getting a designer dog breed I will send you a PM of a reputable hybrid breeder-the "designer dog" and hybrid market are just that a market the vast majority of them nationwide are puppy mills and supporting such an industry is sickening! In fact most persons genuinely interested in designer breeds look to Canadian breeders as they have set the standard. By and large a Yorkie Maltese mix is not among the most common as the breed traits can cause some confusion-you will find them, they so darn cute, several members here have one, but the personality differences and differences in energy level types seems to make them a less than desirable mix unfortunately-well again this is with reputable designer breeders-not a term many people on YT or anywhere like because the mixing of breeds is not only controversial, but because there are so many (MOST) BYB and puppy mills jumping on the "designer" dog idea (BTW most supposed designer dogs are just hybrids: a designer dog is supposed to be a 25%/75% mix or more going into F2, F3 and F3 F3 breeding standards while a hybrid is a 50/50 mixed dog) it is not safe for the dogs or the buyer to get a designer or hybrid dog from a puppy mill or BYB the ideal standards and the point of crossing two breeds is to create a healthier, perhaps more desirable looking dog...you will not find BYB or puppy mills bothering with the extensive genetic research you will find reputable designer breeders doing-to be a designer breeder should be hardER than to be a breeder you have to understand the genetics of separate breeds, and then the outcome of the crosses-BTW hybrids are generally considered "healthier" but are more prone to behavioral issues and require specialty training that is cohesive to understanding BOTH breeds and their traits to find the correct methodology. Also consider getting one dog at a time complete training, adjusting and what not then get a companion for your dog-especially when considering you want to adopt a designer or hybrid. Let me know if you want that PM...