Is a Maltese Chinese Crested Cross the Right Dog for You?

These hybrid dogs are recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club and can be registered on their website.

They are an extremely rare Maltese mix that is growing in popularity because of their sweet and lively personality.

Read more about the Crested Malt below to see if this is the right Maltese mix for you.

Personality

These dogs take on the temperament of both Chinese Crested and Maltese. They are playful and cuddly little dogs.

Most Crested Malts are very affectionate and intelligent; therefore they love children and other dogs. They also like to perform tricks and are generally not barkers, but given the chance, do love to climb and dig holes.

These dogs tend to become very attached to their owners and like constant companionship. Most people find them to have an exceptionally loving and friendly personality.

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Appearance

This Maltese mix comes in a wide variety of colors; either solid, mixed, or spotted. Hair type depends on the variety of Chinese Crested the Maltese is bred with.

If mixed with a Chinese Crested Powderpuff the result will be a long, fine, double coat that needs consistant brushing to prevent mats and tangles.

If mixed with a Chinese Crested Hairless dog, they will shed little to no hair and are great for allergy sufferers. Full grown Chinese Crested Maltese mixes can weigh anywhere from 6-12lbs.

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What Other Crested Malt Owners Have Said

Maltese Chinese Crested Powderpuff - Mr. Cash
Mr. Cash, my Maltese Chinese Crested powderpuff dog mix claimed me when I went to visit the local animal shelter. I had seen him on petfinder.com, but ...

Chinese Crested Cross - Molly
Our Maltese Chinese Crested cross is adorable and a sweetheart... she talks all the time and really gets into it.

She was given to us to help my Maltese ...

Crested Malt - Lola
Lola is an eight month old Crested Malt or Chinese Crested Maltese mix and weighs about 8lbs. She is black and white both hair and skin. Her hair is thin ...

Crested Chinese Maltese Mix - Peter Pan
Peter aka Petee is a Crested Chinese Maltese mix and the result of a fling of daddy pure Crested Chinese and mom pure Maltese. Both were AKC registered ...

Chinese Crested Maltese - I think?!
Teddy Bear was my best friends dog for about 8 months and then she needed to find him a good home, he was her 'baby' and it was difficult for her.

As ...

Harry the Crested Malt
My dog is a Maltese Chinese Crested mix or Crested Malt. His mom was a Crested and dad a Maltese (both with papers). He is the sweetest thing ever! He ...

Crested Malt? - Zoey Not rated yet
Zoey is a rescue dog that I was told was a Maltese Shitzu, but I believe she is a Crested Malt. She loves belly rubs, doing tricks, protecting the house ...

Crested Maltese Mix - Millie Not rated yet
Millie (Millie Moo) is our Crested Maltese mix and I cannot imagine life without her.

We got her a 8 weeks and at 5 weeks when we visited the litter,...

Chinese Crested Hairless Mix - Frankie Not rated yet
Our Maltese Chinese Crested hairless mix Frankie was a Pet Rescue puppy. Several Maltese and 1 Chinese Crested were surrendered to a local shelter. One ...

Crested Malt - BooBoo Not rated yet
BooBoo came to us about 4 years ago from a friend of the family. She told us that he was mixed from a Palamino Hairless Chinese Crested and a Maltese.

He ...