Cocker Maltese Mix - Silky Cocker
AKA: Maltese Cocker Spaniel Mix
The Cocker Maltese mix, also called a Silky Cocker, is a cross between a
Cocker Spaniel and a Maltese.These hybrid dogs are recognized by the
American Canine Hybrid Club and can be registered on their website.
They are a sweet and sensitive Maltese mix that is growing in popularity because of their gentle and trusting nature.
Read more about the Silky Cocker below to see if this is the right Maltese mix for you.
Do you have a Cocker Maltese mix? Tell us more about his/her personality & your dog could be famous!
Personality
These dogs take on the temperament of both Cocker Spaniels and Maltese. They are cheerful and devoted little dogs.
Most Maltese Cocker mixes are of average intelligent and are very easy to train. You may find them difficult to housebreak, as with any smaller dog.
They respond best to gentle training, and are very respectful and loyal to their owners. These dogs also do not like to be left alone.
When socialized well, these Silky Cockers do wonderful with children and other dogs. Most people find them to have a lively and playful personality.
Cool Maltese Cocker Mix Gifts
If you already have a Maltese Cocker mix or know someone that does, check out these unique gifts for dog lovers below.
Don't see something you like? Find more great Silky Cocker gifts here.
Appearance
Cockers come in many colors such as black, tan, white, and brown. When you mix this with a white Maltese, you get varying shades and patches of color.
Cocker Maltese mixes hair is usually long and silky. These dogs should be professionally groomed every 3-4 months and brushed daily to keep hair trimmed and clean.
They may also be nonshedding dogs like a Maltese or be an average shedder like a Cocker Spaniel.
There is no guarantee of which. Full grown Cocker Maltese mixes can weigh anywhere from 12-25lbs.
Learn More
Find the perfect dog for you. Learn about other Maltese mix dogs.
Do you have a Silky Cocker?
If so, your "designer dog" could be famous! Please tell us all about your Maltese mix and we'll put it on our website. What kind of personality does s(he) have? What makes him/her so special? Let other Maltese Maniacs know what to expect from a Silky Cocker.
What Other Silky Cocker Owners Have Said
Click below to see contributions from other Silky Cocker dog owners...
|
