Maltese vs Labradoodle vs Border Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Maltese	Labradoodle	Border Terrier
Origins	Italy	Australia	England Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	33	556	92
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Other Names	Maltese Dog, Maltese lion dog	Labrador Retriever + Poodle	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	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	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association	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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers
Price	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$1200-$1400

General Appearance - Maltese vs Labradoodle vs Border Terrier

Size	Small	Large	Small
Weight	6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)
Avg. Weight	6.7 pounds (3.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height	Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Hair & Care - Maltese vs Labradoodle vs Border Terrier

Coat	Feathered	Fine Variety of coat types	Rough
Colors	White	Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Black Café Cream Silver Chocolate Parchment Blue They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.	Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten
Grooming	Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Malteses shed none to minimal.	Labradoodles shed moderately.	Border Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Maltese vs Labradoodle vs Border Terrier

Temperament	Active Easygoing Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Playful Sweet Tempered	Affectionate Intelligent Alert	Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence.	Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Malteses are quite easy to train.	Labradoodles are easy to train.	Border Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.	Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Malteses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labradoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Malteses need a lot of social interaction.	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction.	Border Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Maltese is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Malteses are average watchdogs.	Labradoodles are good watchdogs.	Border Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Malteses strongly protect their territory.	Labradoodles are average defenders.	Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Malteses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labradoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Border Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Malteses are not the biggest explorers.	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Malteses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Labradoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Malteses are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Border Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Malteses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Malteses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labradoodles 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Maltese vs Labradoodle vs Border Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Malteses are very stranger friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Malteses are kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Malteses are very cat-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Malteses are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Maltese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Malteses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Border Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Malteses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labradoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Maltese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Maltese vs Labradoodle vs Border Terrier

Health Issues	The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing White Dog Shaker Syndrome	Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypothyroidism	Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures
Life Expectancy	15-18 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Malteses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Labradoodles are high energy dogs.	Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Malteses exercise need is very minimal.	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Malteses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Labradoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Border Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Maltese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labradoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Maltese vs Labradoodle vs Border Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	4-10 puppies	2-8 puppies
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