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 Pug Pit 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

Playful
Stubborn
Clownish
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Cheerful

Maltons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pug Pits are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Maltese, Cavachon

Pug and American Pit Bull Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Blue
Black
Brown

Brown
Black
White

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Brindle
Sable

Maltons have medium-length coats.

Pug Pits have short coats.

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 Pug Pit can have a litter of 5-8 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.

Pug Pits are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Hypothyroidism
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Bladder Stones
Corneal Dystrophy

Allergies
Corneal Ulcer
Dry Eye

Eye examination
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

Full Body Physical Examination

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 Pug Pit, it's at least 6 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 Pug Pits usually need at least 45 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 Pug Pit is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Malton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pug Pit should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Pug Pit feed 2 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 Pug Pit is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Pug Pit is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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.

The Pug Pit is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Maltons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Pug Pits are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Pug Pits are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

Maltons are highly friendly around strangers.

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