Comparison: Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier

Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Maltese
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Yorkshire Terrier
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MalteseYorkshire Terrier
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs3. Terriers
Country of originMaltaUnited Kingdom
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Height at withers21–25 cm18–23 cm
Weight3–4 kg2–3.2 kg
Life span12–15 years13–16 years
Recognition features
  • Long, silky pure white coat to the ground
  • Black nose and dark round eyes
  • Small dog up to 3 kg with a tail curled over the back
  • Long silky steel-blue coat with tan points
  • Weighs up to 3.2 kg, erect V-shaped ears
  • Straight coat parted along the back
CoatLong, silky, straight coat, white.Long, silky, straight coat, steel blue with golden tan.
PurposeAn ancient Mediterranean lap dog favoured by classical nobility; bred purely as a companion.Originated in 19th-century Yorkshire as a ratter in textile mills; later a fashionable lap dog.

Breed page: Maltese · Breed page: Yorkshire Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.