Malteagle

Overview: The Malteagle is a cross between a Beagle and a Maltese, resulting in an affectionate, playful, loving, and energetic devoted puppy. The Malteagle can display characteristics from either the Beagle or the Maltese.

Breed Group: Designer Breed

Weight: The average weight of a standard Malteagle can range between 15 to 22 pounds. The "Cherub" ranges from 7 to 14 pounds.

Height: The average height for the standard Malteagle can range between 13 to 16 inches. The average height range for the "Cherub" is 9 to 12 inches.

Color: The Malteagle comes in an array of color combinations from solid colors to tricolors and bi-colors.

Coat: The Malteagle's coat can be long and feel like cotton or short and thick.

Care & Grooming: The Malteagle requires regular combing or brushing to prevent matting in the long hair coat as well as the short coat due to the thickness.

Shedding: Some Malteagle are non-shedding while others shed slightly.

Behavior: The malteagle is very intelligent. They love to follow their noses and are great at tracking scents.

Character/Personality: The Malteagle are gentle, curious, devoted and very loving pets. They do very well with children and make wonderful sidekicks. The are very sociable and accepting of new people.

Training: Malteagles are extremely intelligent and can learn quickly with positive reinforcement.

Activity/Exercise: The Malteagle is an active little guy. Regular walks or running in the yard with children or another pet is recommended to expel penned up energy.

Living arrangements: Malteagles are active dogs. They need areas to play and run. A yard or regular walks, and toys to occupy their time when left alone.

Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years