While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Maltons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Germanees is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Happy
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Eager
Easygoing
Smart

Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Watchful

Maltons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Germaneess shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

United States

United States

Maltese, Cavachon

Great Pyrenees and German Shepherd

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White

Black
White
Fawn

Wavy

Straight

A Malton can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Germanees can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Murmur
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Atopy

Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Bladder Stones
Corneal Dystrophy

Ectropion
Cataract
Epilepsy
Diabetes

Eye examination
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Fecal Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Skin Biopsy
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Skin Scrape

Malton has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Germanees has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Maltons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Germaneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Maltons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Germaneess are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Malton, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Germanees, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Maltons usually need at least 15 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Germaneess usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Malton has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Germanees requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Malton feed 0.7 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 75-120 pound (34 - 54 kg) Germanees feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Malton is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Germanees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Malton is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Germanees is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Maltons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Germaneess are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Maltons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Germaneess are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Maltons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Germaneess are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Maltons are highly friendly around strangers.

Germaneess are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Maltons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Germaneess have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Maltons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Germaneess are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.