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Name	Maltese Shih Tzu	Maltipoo	Beagle
Origins	United States	Germany France Italy	England
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Group	Designer Dogs	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mal-Shi Malti Zu Malt-Tzu	Maltapoo Malt-A-Poo Malte-Poo Maltese-Poodle MaltiPoodle Malt-oodles Moodle mPoo Multapoo Multipoo Multi-Poo Maltepoo	English Beagle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Purebred

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Small	Small Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Maltipoo? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle weight comparison:	6-12 pounds (2.5-5.5 kg)	5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	9 pounds (4 kg)	12.5 pounds (5,5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle height comparison:	10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	10-13 inches (25-33 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	11 inches (27.5 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$400-$2000	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Average: The Maltese Shih Tzu is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Maltipoo is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Maltipoo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle trainability comparison.	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are easy to train. See more.	Maltipoo dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Maltipoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are average defenders. See more.	Maltipoo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Curious Playful Intelligent Outgoing Adaptable	Active Funny Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Companionable	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle?	Average to High: Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Maltipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle social needs comparison:	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Maltipoo dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Maltipoo is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Maltipoo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle playfulness comparison:	Average: Maltese Shih Tzus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Maltipoo is a playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle?	Average to High: The Maltese Shih Tzu is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Maltipoo is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Very house-friendly dog the Maltese Shih Tzu breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Maltipoo breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Maltese Shih Tzu dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Maltipoo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Maltipoo dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltese Shih Tzu bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltipoo bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Maltese Shih Tzu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Maltipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle?	Maltese Shih Tzus tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Maltipoos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation White Dog Shaker Syndrome	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Portosystemic Liver Shunt White Dog Shaker Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Maltese Shih Tzu should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Maltipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do Maltese Shih Tzu, Maltipoo and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Maltese Shih Tzu: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Maltipoo: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle energy level comparison:	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Maltipoo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs have an average exercise need.	Maltipoo dogs have an average exercise need.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Maltipoo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Maltese Shih Tzu has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Maltipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle coat comparison:	Curly Silky Soft Wavy Long	Fluffy Soft Wavy Woolly	Dense
Colors What are the original Maltese Shih Tzu, Maltipoo and Beagle color?	Black White Brown White & Tan Black & White Brown & Black	Black Cream White Grey Gold Apricot Almost all colors	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Maltese Shih Tzu requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Maltipoo requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or {name3 shedding:	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Maltipoo dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle?	Low 🔽 The Maltese Shih Tzu has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Maltese Shih Tzu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Maltipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Maltipoo dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Maltipoo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Maltipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Maltipoo dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle?	Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Maltipoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle?	Yes Maltese Shih Tzu dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Maltipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Maltese Shih Tzu is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Maltipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Maltese Shih Tzus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Maltipoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Maltese Shih Tzu or Maltipoo or Beagle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle?	Not really Maltese Shih Tzu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Maltipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Maltese Shih Tzu and Maltipoo and Beagle have?	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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Maltese Shih Tzu vs Maltipoo vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Not recognized by any clubs.	Continental Kennel Club American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club National Maltipoo Club Maltipoo Club of America	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

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