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Maltese Shih tzus grow from 30cm and over.Their lifespan is around 12-14 years. The Maltese x Shih Tzu is a small dog with an abundant coat. It may resemble either of the parent breeds but usually does not have the short nose and boggle eyes of the Shih Tzu. Where the pure Maltese is prone to tear staining, the stains don't show up quite so much in the cross breed.Breeders say these dogs are gutsy, gregarious and outgoing and are excellent with any age group. Like any breed, they need to be socialised and treated like a dog, rather than a baby. The Maltese can be highly strung and snappy but crossing them with the aloof Shih Tzu produces a dog that is friendly and outgoing and good with people. Pet shops charge upwards of $300 for these little dogs which have become popular over recent years.These dogs need regular grooming otherwise their coat will tangle and become matted. It is possible to reduce the amount of grooming required by having the dog shaved or clipped every three months. This costs about $35. Pet owners definitely need to clip the dogs if they don't have time to groom.The Maltese x Shih Tzu is one of the most popular cross breeds available in pet shops. They are just as popular as purebreds, and breeding the crosses are far less random than people imagine.
