J.A.C. Kennels
Malshi
General Appearance: The Malshi, which is a cross of the Maltese and Shih tzu breeds, is a small companion dog that comes in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. They are gentle-mannered and affectionate, eager and sprightly in action, and, despite their size, possessed of the vigor needed for the satisfactory companion.
Malshis are ideal dogs for allergy-sufferers because they don't shed much. They can have a variety of coat colors (thanks to the shih tzu side of the family), including white, brown, gold, black, and even blue.
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Like other cross breeds, it's anyone's guess which traits the Malshi will pick up. He may have a long-haired tail plume that's characteristic of Matlese dogs, or an adorable underbite that's common in shih tzus. Maybe both!
Size: Malshi adults tip the scale at 6–12 pounds. That's on the big side for a Maltese, which typically weighs just 4–6 pounds; but on the smaller side for a shih tzu, which weighs anywhere from 9-16 pounds. Full-grown Malshis are about 10 inches in height.