Is a Japanese Chin Maltese Mix 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 a rare and unique Maltese mix that is growing in popularity because of their lively and charming personality.

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

Personality

These dogs take on the temperament of both Japanese Chins and Maltese. They are devoted and affectionate little dogs.

Most Maltese Japanese Chin dogs are very intelligent, but they have a mind of their own and like to be the center of attention. Because of this, they love to be taught to perform tricks and earn your praise.

These dogs do wonderful with gentle children and other pets. Most people find them to have a sensitive and loving personality.

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Appearance

If you like a dog with dainty legs and expressive eyes, than this Maltese mix might be right for you! Although most are all white or white with black patches, Jatese can come in a variety of colors from red to lemon.

Hair is usually long and feathered. These dogs should be brushed daily to keep their beautiful coat tangle free.

Since Japanese Chins are average shedders, they may shed a little or not at all. There is no guarantee either way. Full grown Japanese Chin Maltese mixes can weigh anywhere from 4-12lbs.

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What Other Jatese Owners Have Said

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Want to know what Jatese dogs look like? View Jatese pictures and read stories about real Jateses.

Jateses - Emma and Gia
Emma and Gia are both Jateses. Emma is half Maltese Chin and Gia was born from two Jateses (Emma is her mom).

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Chin Maltese Mix - Domino
Domino is a Japanese Chin Maltese dog. He is about 9 months old. Domino is very loving and loves to play fetch and give kisses. Domino does love to be ...

Japanese Chin Maltese Mix - Woody
Woody is a lovable little guy. He is a 5 month old, 7lb Japanese Chin Maltese mix.

He is full of energy and loves to play with his house mate (a Schitzu ...

Chin Maltese Mix - Tribbles
Our Chin Maltese mix runs the house. My wife and I and our mix lab bull are on Tribble time. He's up early for a game of sock pull or ball chase, its how ...

Jatese Puppies - Java Not rated yet
Always there for us. Java has been a part of our family since we were lucky enough to find him Dec 2010. One of four Jatese puppies, Java was the smallest,...

Japanese Chin Maltese Mix - Pluto Not rated yet
My dog is a Japanese Chin Maltese mix, which gives him a cute slightly curly tail and a black and white coat (white paws, chin, and belly). He is adorable ...

Maltese Japanese Chin Dogs - Bob Not rated yet
My Maltese Japanese Chin dog Bob was very easy to train compared to other dogs that I owned in the past. He took to his wee wee pad almost immediatly and ...