West Highland White Terrier X Maltese?
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I am looking into adopting an adult Westie x Maltese from my shelter. Does anyone have any experiences with either of these breeds?
Thanks!
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Your dog will have a mix of the following.
The West Highland White Terrier is a friendly breed. They are outgoing with strangers and other dogs. They will play well with children as long, as those children are not overly rambunctious. Westies need moderate exercise but are generally good companion dogs. They are lively in the house, but they do bark frequently as is the case with many small breeds. If allowed, they will dig which can cause problems for owners who value their gardens and landscaping. As with many hunting dogs and terriers, the West Highland White Terrier can be slightly stubborn and difficult to train.
The Maltese is lively, cheerful, and energetic. They are gentle, trusting, and devoted to their master. Because of their high level of intelligence, the Maltese learns tricks easily. They are courageous and will bark if they hear a suspicious noise. They get along well with other animals and pets. While they are very good with kind children, they may snap at inconsiderate children. Some can be difficult to housebreak. They can be picky eaters, and small dog biscuits should be included in their diet to keep their teeth strong and healthy. If over-pampered or neglected, the Maltese may become jealous and unstable.
This mix isn’t a breed and there is no breed standard. So just take the stats on both dogs and mix them together and you get the dog you are talking about
Animalover!, I haven’t had any problems with my west highland white terrier.
West Highland Terriers are great! I have no knowledge of Maltese.
Maltese are great dogs and also very cute! very playful