Is a Silkese the Right Maltese Mix for You?

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

They are a courageous and cheerful Maltese mix that is growing in popularity because of their high intelligence and affectionate personality.

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

Personality

These dogs take on the temperament of both Silky Terriers and Maltese. They are spunky and cheerful little dogs.

Most are very intelligent and eager to learn; which makes them easy to train. Maltese Silky Terrier dogs also make good watch dogs, but are curious about everything and tend to be very active diggers.

They are great with children and other dogs, but tend to chase cats and other small pets because of their high prey drive. Most people find Maltese Silky Terrier puppies to have an energetic and sociable personality.

Cool Maltese Silky Mix Gifts

If you already have a Maltese Silky mix or know someone that does, check out these unique gifts for dog lovers below.

Appearance

A Maltese Silky Terrier dog can have various mixtures of hair color, hair type, and size. Most will include some brown, black, tan, or silver.

Hair is usually long and silky. These dogs are prone to tangles and mats, therefore they need daily combing and brushing. A professional grooming every 4-8 weeks is ideal.

They are also nonshedding and most are hypoallergenic. Full grown Maltese Silky mixes can weigh anywhere from 6-12lbs.

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What Other Silkese Owners Have Said

Silkese Gift
A friend of mine has four little Silkese, one of which had a litter of two puppies. Of course I fell in love with them. My husband said it wasn't time ...

Silkese Dog - Patience
Our Silkese dog is a complete contradiction to her name. We adopted her along with a Coonhound named Shelby and they can be quite wild sometimes. She ...

Maltese Silky Dog
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Maltese Silky Dogs - Guy and Indra
Guy (male aged 8) and Indra (female aged 6) are our two Maltese Silky dogs, although Guy also has some Poodle. This blend of breeds makes them friendly,...

Silkese Puppies - Toby
Toby one of our 8 week old Silkese puppies. We picked him up yesterday and things have been pretty good. It was an hours drive from where we picked him ...

Silkese Puppy
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Maltese Silky Terrier Mix - Darcy
My Dog Darcy is a Maltese Silky Terrier mix. He is 6 months old and a gorgeous dog full of personality and has a very sweet nature. He loves to play and ...

Teddy
Teddy is about seven months old and is such a delight. My Maltese Silky cross is small but happy, intelligent and affectionate. His favourite game is 'fetch'...

Silky Mix - Brody
My Maltese Silky mix thinks he is the king of the house. He thinks everything and everybody belongs to him. Even my big lab and my big Husky mix bow down ...

Maltese Silky Terrier Mix - Coco
Coco is a Maltese Silky terrier mix. Her fur is a bleached blond color, long, with black highlights on the tips. Her fur looks as if it has been frosted!...

Silkese - Chloe
I got my Silkese dog Chloe when she was 8 weeks old and she is my first inside dog ever. I lost my husband of 31 years to cancer and was so lonely that ...

Male Silkese - Mike Not rated yet
Our male Silkese or 'Milky' is a very inquisitive little chap to say the least!! He is 11 months old and is just starting to behave. We love our Maltese ...

Maltese Silky Terrier - Cocey Not rated yet
Our Maltese Silky Terrier dog is very cute. When it is bathtime he looks at you with droopy eyes, he does not like to get wet at all. In fact he does not ...

Silkese - Buster Not rated yet
Our Silkese, Buster is 10 months old. He is the smartest dog I have ever had. He has been easy to train because he wants to please so much. He "talks"...

Silkese
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