Affectionate
Independent
Loving
Playful
Social
Alert
Intelligent
Going
Quiet

Playful
Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Reserved

Mal-Shis shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

English Toy Papillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Shih Tzu, Maltese

Papillon and English Toy Spaniel

1990

Unknown

Hazel
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown
Pied
Red
Fawn
Sable

Mal-Shis are known for their coat length.

English Toy Papillons have medium-length coats.

A Mal-Shi can have a litter of 12-15 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.

An English Toy Papillon 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.

Mal-Shis have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Patellar Luxation
Respiratory Problems

Patellar Luxation
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

None Known

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
Respiratory Tests
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

X-Rays
Blood Chemistry

Mal-Shi has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

English Toy Papillon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Mal-Shis have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

English Toy Papillons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Mal-Shis are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

English Toy Papillons 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 Mal-Shi, it's at least 5 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 English Toy Papillon, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mal-Shis usually need at least 60 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 English Toy Papillons usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

English Toy Papillon 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
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Mal-Shi is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an English Toy Papillon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Mal-Shi is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 an English Toy Papillon 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

English Toy Papillons have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Mal-Shis are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

English Toy Papillons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Mal-Shis are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

English Toy Papillons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Mal-Shis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

English Toy Papillons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Mal-Shis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

English Toy Papillons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Mal-Shis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

English Toy Papillons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.