BREED : Not Akc Recognized
WEIGHT: 6-15 lbs
HEIGHT: 8-14 inches
COLOR(S): Wide variety of colors; may be solid or patterned.
Mal-Shi Dog Breed Information:
Mal-shi is a mixed breed dog which is created by the crossing of two breeds: Maltese and Shih Tzu. Mal-Shi possesses a wide variety of colours and weigh about 6-15 lbs.They stand between 8-14 inches. This dog breed has a very long, fluffy and silky coat.Mal-shis are commonly referred to as ‘’Designer Dogs .’’
People prefer them as they are very loyal to their owners, easy to train, quick-witted, clever and courageous dogs. Mal-shi is very loving, playful and caring. They are very cautious and quickly alert their family when they hear unknown sounds; they require a lot of training with patience and consistency. They are good to keep in apartments if they are airy and spacious but are not good for families having babies.
Mal-shis should be bathed every 2-3 weeks before they start to smell and should be brushed every day to prevent knots in their fur. As they are very vigorous dogs breed, they require exercise of about 20-30 mins a day.
They are among the best dogs breed, very helpful and jumpy, obedient and docile. They can do small household jobs and can be very handy.
Mal-Shi Health and Diseases:
Mal-shis tend to be healthy dogs but they are expected to have some health problems and dog diseases with their teeth and eyes, so it’s important to brush their teeth frequently and wash their eyes every couple of days. They are expected to have some skin and respiratory problems, and spinal disc disease.
