These hybrid dogs are recognized by the
American Canine Hybrid Club and can be registered on their website.
It is rare to find this unique Maltese dog breed mix, but they are growing in popularity due to their lively personality.
These dogs take on the temperament of both Westies and Maltese. They are lively, friendly, and very self-assured.
Most are very intelligent, which makes them to train. These dogs are spunky and they need at least one daily walk. This will
combat behavior problems such as compulsive digging, as most terriers love this activity.
They are great travel dogs and make an excellent watchdog.
Maltese Westie puppies and dogs get along with most strangers, children, and other dogs. Most people find them to have a lively and robust personality.
If you already have a Maltese Westie dog breed mix or know someone that does, check out these unique gifts for dog lovers below.
Since both the West Highland Terrier and the Maltese are white, this hybrid dog is also always white. Their straight coat may be rough and they may also
have an undercoat like most West Highland terriers have.
Their hair grows continuously like human hair. Therefore, they need consistant grooming
by either brushing regularly or keeping a short puppy cut.
These dogs are also nonshedding and most are hypoallergenic.
Full grown Highland Malties can weigh anywhere from 11-16lbs.
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 Highland Maltie.
Click below to see contributions from other Highland Maltie dog owners...
Highland Maltie - Zoey
We rescued Zoey from a Garbage digging" life. We weren't sure what a Highland Maltie was until a little after getting her.
I love her! She's sweet, loving ...
Highland Maltie - Casey
We got our Highland Maltie, or Maltese Westie, cheap from a breeder who thought he was a "mistake"... before "designer dogs" were in vogue. He won our ...
Westie Mix - Buster
He is a Maltese Westie mix and he is a hoot. You cannot slow this dog down. He loves to play fetch and to play with other animals. He can be very stubborn ...
Maltese Westie Dog Breed - Janine June
My Maltese Westie dog breed is 7 months old and more intelligent than any dog I ever owned (including the pure bred Maltese). Janine June (NeNe) is loving,...
Maltese Westie Dogs - Chloe
My Maltese Westie mix is a very outstanding dog. Playing with her human brothers is her favorite thing to do.
She is very smart. Potty training mastered ...
Westie Mix - Jasper
Our Maltese Westie mix Jasper is extremely intelligent, loves to play and does not back down to any other dog. Jasper needs a lot of love, and hates to ...
Highland Maltie - Deirdre (Deer dra)
I love my Highland Maltie! Deirdre (sounds like Deer dra) is so funny. I was expecting a quiet lap dog, but she is a pistol!! I thought I'd have to ...
Highland Maltie - Lucas
Our c (at least I think he is) is named Lucas. He loves to interact with people and loves to hang out with his family and friends.
He is the sweetest ...
Maltese Westie Mix - Penny
Penny is such a lovely little Maltese Westie mix girl. My Husband and I adopted her from the Animal Aide Pound. She was handed in as a stray and came from ...
Special Westie Mix - Winston
My Westie mix is the greatest thing that ever happened to me. He is the love of my life. I did adopt him because no one wanted him.
He is a liver ...
Highland Maltie - Pipsy
Highland Maltie!! She is the cutest dog ever!!! When she was young she used to be the friendliest and most lovable dog. However, she is now a bit temperamental ...
Maltese and Westie Mix Dog - Sassy
We adopted our Maltese and Westie mix dog Sassy last year when she was about 10 months old. She came to us with absolutely no training. She was 10lbs when ...
Maltese Westie Dog Breed - Joey
We tried to figure out what our Maltese Westie dog breed Joey was for a long time. He's just too big and has a straight tail, he can't be a Maltese! But ...
Handful Highland Maltie - GIZMO
Gizmo is a very intelligent Highland Maltie. He does have a digging problem, however, it has resolved a little over the years. He is very lovable and a ...
Maltese and Westie Mix Dog - Milou
Milou is a very happy and intelligent Maltese and Westie mix dog! It is also very obedient. I believe that he understands all that we say... no kidding!...
Rescued Highland Malti - Marley AFTER
Remember Highland Malti Marley in his before picture with cataracts? Well, he is "SUPER DOG" now. Yes, he has a small body, but he has the attitude ...
Highland Maltie - Koon
I adopted my Highland Maltie Koon two days ago without any hesitation because he looked so adorable. However, I just got an anxiety.
He is mixed with ...
Westie Maltese - Snowflake
My Westie Maltese mix Snowie is my heart. I adopted her from the pound when she was nine months old to be a companion to my aging Miniature Schnauzer ...
Maltese and Westie Mix Dog - Phoebe
Phoebe is the older (6 yrs) of our two Maltese and Westie Mix dogs. Phoebe is quiet, but very affectionate. As a pup she loved to play ball. She especially ...
Highland Maltie - Isabel
Isabel is a very friendly Highland Maltie. She loves to stand on her hind legs to tell you she wants something... to go out or whatever you're eating.
She ...
Maltese Mix West Highland Puppies - Dasher
Dasher is one of the most incredibly friendly and energetic Maltese mix West Highland puppies. He loves to be around people and he's always heavy on the ...
Maltese Westie Mix - Teddy
Teddy is a Maltese Westie mix and he is deaf. He is a rescue dog that we got from a vet a couple of states away. His owners had him for a year and realized ...
Westie Maltese - Lacey Gretle
Lacey has a perfect mix of each breed's - Westie Maltese - characteristics! She lllooovees to play but will also sit in your lap for hours while you pet ...
Highland Maltie - Benito del Toro
We adopted our Highland Maltie puppy from a rescue group called "Without Boarders". Benny was found in Rosarito Mexico in a gas station and was all black ...
Merry Christmas from Baxter and Marley!
Baxter and Marley are both Highland Maltie rescues. They are completely different in size and attitude, but oh so lovable. Marley just had cataract removal ...
Rescued Highland Maltie - Marley
Marley is 7 years old. A little ball of 10 lb fur.
I work with the Westie Rescue in Oklahoma, and we rescued Marley from a shelter because his breeder ...
Highland Maltie - McKenna
OMGosh.... my Highland Maltie is over 3 yrs, and I never knew he was an accepted breed - He is FAST and doesn't like to be caught, brushed, clipped, etc ...
Highland Maltie - Rascal
Rascal the Highland Maltie (and her sister Holly) are the best thing that ever happened to me. I have always been more of a big dog person until I got ...
Maltese Westie Mix - Molly
Molly is full of spunk! She is our 4 year old Maltese Westie mix. Molly loves to chase squirrels and rabbits.
Oh, I forgot bugs are her favorite ...
Highland Maltie Puppy - Envy
My Highland Maltie puppy is 10 weeks old and very energetic. He is so playful with other dogs and LOVES people.
We are working on potty training and ...
Highland Maltie Puppy - Maggie
Maggie is a 3 month Highland Maltie. We adopted her from our local Humane Society. The Humane Society bought out a puppy mill and will be taking in over ...
Highland Maltie Rescue - Charley
My Highland Maltie is absolutely magnificent! He's a 'rescue' from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay and he's adorable.
He came w/ the name Salvador ...
Crazy Highland Maltie - Nicuzza
This sweet Highland Maltie puppy was abandoned 2 times first in Sicily, Italy then again by the American lady that brought her all the way to Los Angeles ...
Highland Maltie - Chester
Chester is a 10 month old Highland Maltie that appeared at my back door on Sunday, April 20, 2008. He is the most adorable little thing. He has so much ...
Highland Maltie - Izzy
Izzy is a great blend of the best of both breeds, the Westie and the Maltese! Down to the ears she shows her mix, one ear she holds up like the Westie,...
Maltese West Highland Puppies - Bailey
Bailey is a 3 month Highland Maltie or Maltese West Highland puppy. We got him at the age of 8 weeks. It seemed like he got use to us right away. He is ...
Highland Maltie - Petey
Petey is very friendly and cuddle with his big brother Ivan a Shepard Collie mix. He loves to run outside and play. He thinks he's as big as his brother ...
Highland Maltie - Princess Rosabelle
We just got our Highland Maltie from the newspaper! I had no idea about this breed we just wanted a little breed mutt for our family.
She is very playful,...
Highland Maltie - Bobby
Bobby is a West Highland Maltie mix. He's such a wonderful dog. He doesn't shed and aside from getting him groomed, is very low maintenance. Intensely ...
Kallie - Highland Maltie
Kallie was a West Highland Terrier Maltese mix dog. She was the sweetest dog ever, very friendly, and very cute. She was quiet, playful, and always up ...
Highland Maltie Sister - Holly
I have two of these WONDERFUL Highland Maltie dogs. I had picked out Holly's littermate Rascal when they were only 2 weeks old.
On the day I went ...
Maltese and Westie Mix Dog - Buddy
Oh my goodness. My Maltese and Westie mix dog Buddy is such a character. He will bark at himself in the mirror and he actually watches TV!
He loves ...
Is this a Highland Maltie - Brutus
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Still not sure. Highland Maltie, or all Maltese?
Really don't care at this point.
He just chewed my Blackberry leather case to pieces...
Oh well.
Highland Maltie - Diamond
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I have a Highland Maltie, I went to the dog pound in search of a small dog as I gave my dog to my daughter and missed her terribly. I was about to leave ...
Maltese Westie Pup - Bella
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My little Maltese Westie pup is only 5 months, but already thinks she rules the world. Very confident, it's a shock when she discovers she can't do something ...
Westie Maltese - Brutus
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Having had 2 Maltese for 10 years, we lost our dear sweet Bella about 9 months ago. I have produced a video in her memory on Youtube: http://www.youtube....
Maltese Westie Pups - Louie
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Louie is a delight and one of the best Maltese Westie pups around. He brought a lot of happiness to our home. He has a playful and lively temperament and ...
Maltese and Westie Mix Dog - Tekeshi
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Tekeshi is Japanese for "military warrior" since we are a military family we thought the name would fit perfect. She is a Maltese and Westie mix dog about ...
Highland Maltie - Ralphie
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Ralphie is a Highland Maltie rescue and at 7 years old he is such a little gentleman.
He needs some extensive dental work and he will be getting that ...
Westie Maltese - Jesse
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We purchased our Westie Maltese Jesse when he was 10 weeks old from a pet shop. He was the quiet one. We have had him for only 6 weeks.
We also ...
