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Name	Maltese	Golden Retriever	Puggle
Origins	Italy	Scotland	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Maltese lion dog Maltese Dog	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Beagle-Pug
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Which is the smallest dog, Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Small	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Maltese or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle weight comparison:	6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	15-40 pounds (7-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	6.7 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle height comparison:	Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Very frequent: The Maltese is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Puggle is easier than average to get.

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle trainability comparison.	Maltese dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Maltese dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Puggle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Maltese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Puggle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Tempered Sweet Easygoing	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Puggle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle?	High: Maltese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Puggle dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle social needs comparison:	Maltese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Puggle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Maltese dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Puggle 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 dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Puggle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Maltese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Puggle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Maltese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltese bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Puggle 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 has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Puggle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle mouthiness comparison:	Maltese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Puggle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle?	The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Puggles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia White Dog Shaker Syndrome	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Cherry Eye Distichiasis Obesity
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Maltese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Puggle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle lifespan comparison. How long do Maltese, Golden Retriever and Puggle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-18 years The average lifespan of Maltese: 16 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Puggle: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle energy level comparison:	Maltese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Puggle dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Maltese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Puggle dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Maltese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Puggle dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 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 vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Maltese has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Puggle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle coat comparison:	Feathered	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Smooth Straight
Colors What are the original Maltese, Golden Retriever and Puggle color?	White	Golden Light	Black Tan Red White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle grooming comparison:	Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Puggle requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Maltese or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Maltese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Puggle dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle?	Medium ⏺ The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Puggle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Maltese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Puggle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Maltese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Puggle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? Which dog is more friendly?	Maltese dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Puggle dogs are very 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 or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Maltese dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Puggle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Maltese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Puggle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle?	Maltese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Puggle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle?	Yes Maltese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Puggle dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Maltese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Puggle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Puggles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Maltese or Golden Retriever or Puggle? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle?	Not really Maltese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Puggle breed usually doesn't like 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 vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle 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 and Golden Retriever and Puggle have?	3-5 puppies	5-10 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Maltese vs Golden Retriever vs Puggle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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