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

Active
Clownish
Intelligent
Alert
Inquisitive
Quick

Maltons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Irish Water Spaniels shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Maltons aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Irish Water Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

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Maltese, Cavachon

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1800s

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Brown
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Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
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Brown

Maltons have medium-length coats.

Irish Water Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Curly

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.

An Irish Water Spaniel can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Maltons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Irish Water Spaniels are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Bladder Stones
Corneal Dystrophy

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Eye Problems
Hypothyroidism

Eye examination
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

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Maltons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Irish Water Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Irish Water Spaniel has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Maltons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Irish Water Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Irish Water Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Malton dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Irish Water Spaniels bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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.

Irish Water Spaniels 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 Irish Water Spaniel, it's at least 15 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 Irish Water Spaniels usually need at least 90 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.

Irish Water Spaniels require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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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 55-68 pound (25 - 31 kg) Irish Water Spaniel feed 2.5 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 an Irish Water Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 an Irish Water Spaniel is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Malton has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Irish Water Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Irish Water Spaniels can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Irish Water Spaniels are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Irish Water Spaniels are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Maltons are highly friendly around strangers.

Irish Water Spaniels are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Irish Water Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.