While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Maltichons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Boxer is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Brave
Confident
Fearless
Intelligent
Playful
Bright
Energetic
Friendly
Loyal

Maltichons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Boxers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Maltichons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Boxer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Germany

Bichon Frise and Maltese

Mastiff, Livestock Dog

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White

Black
White
Fawn
Brindle

Maltichons are known for their coat length.

Boxers have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Maltichon can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Boxer can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Maltichons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Boxers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Cushing's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Corneal Opacities
Degenerative Myelopathy

Cataracts
Hydrocephalus
Atopic Dermatitis
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Cryptorchidism

Gastric Torsion
Colitis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Cvi (Wobbler’S Syndrome)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Skin Samples

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Maltichons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Boxers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Maltichons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Boxers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Maltichons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Boxers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Maltichons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Boxer dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walk, Go to Park, Play, Tug-of-war, Nap, Chase, Eating Snacks, Cuddle, Service dog, Cuddling, Fetch, Daily wa, Training, Tag, Playing, Walks long, Walking, Adventures, Drives, Tricks, Resting, Run, People watching, Brushing, Walking daily

Walk, Run, Jog, Training, Grooming, Eating out, Wubba, Fetch, Hike, Running, Walking, Petting, Sniffing, Digging, Eating Snacks, Jumping, Jumping around, Walks, He liked to run, Back rubs, Fast walking, Playing, Hiking, Playing catch, Cuddling, Chase, Tug-of-war, Chew, Nap, Go to Park

Maltichons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Maltichon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Boxers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Maltichon, it's at least 2 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boxer, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Maltichons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Boxers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Maltichons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Boxer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Maltichon should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Boxer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Maltichon feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Boxer feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Maltichon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Boxer is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Maltichon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Boxer is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Maltichon has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Boxers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Maltichons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Boxer is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Maltichons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Boxers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Maltichons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Boxers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Maltichons are highly friendly around strangers.

Boxers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.