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Maltese vs Yorkshire Terrier
Maltese vs Yorkshire Terrier side by side: lifespan, setup and monthly costs, difficulty, space, noise and bonding.
MalteseCanis lupus familiaris
Yorkshire TerrierCanis lupus familiarisIn short
- Difficulty: higher for Yorkshire Terrier
- Space needed: higher for Maltese
- Daily care time: higher for Maltese
| Group | Mammals | Mammals |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 20-25 cm at the shoulder, 2-4 kg | About 2β3.2 kg (standard up to 3.2 kg / 7 lb), 18β23 cm tall |
| Lifespan | 12β15 years | 13β16 years |
| Setup cost | β $360β790 | β $360β860 |
| Monthly cost | β $71β140/mo | β $71β140/mo |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Space needed | Corner of a room | Desk-size |
| Noise | Sometimes loud | Sometimes loud |
| Fur, smell & mess | Low | Low |
| Daily care time | 1β2 hours | 30β60 min |
| OK alone all day | Not great | Not great |
| Bond with people | Very high | High |
| Good with kids | Okay | With care |
A tiny 2-4 kg companion with a pure white coat and dark eyes. Devoted and cuddly, but prone to barking, separation anxiety, tear stains and kneecap problems.
π People who are home a lot, including small households and retirees, who want a small, affectionate dog by their side.
β Not ideal for those out most of the day, homes where barking is a problem, or anyone unwilling to keep up with grooming and eye care.
A tiny terrier with a silky coat and a big personality. It sheds little, but needs steady grooming, dental care and help keeping the barking in check.
π People in small homes who want an affectionate, low-shedding little dog and will keep up with grooming and tooth brushing.
β Homes with toddlers, settings where barking is a problem, or anyone unwilling to pay for regular grooming.