J.A.C. Kennels
Malshi
General Appearance: The Malshi, which is a cross of the Maltese and Shih tzu breeds, is a small companion dog that comes in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. They are gentle-mannered and affectionate, eager and sprightly in action, and, despite their size, possessed of the vigor needed for the satisfactory companion.
Malshis are ideal dogs for allergy-sufferers because they don't shed much. They can have a variety of coat colors (thanks to the shih tzu side of the family), including white, brown, gold, black, and even blue.
Like other cross breeds, it's anyone's guess which traits the Malshi will pick up. He may have a long-haired tail plume that's characteristic of Matlese dogs, or an adorable underbite that's common in shih tzus. Maybe both!
Size: Malshi adults tip the scale at 6–12 pounds. That's on the big side for a Maltese, which typically weighs just 4–6 pounds; but on the smaller side for a shih tzu, which weighs anywhere from 9-16 pounds. Full-grown Malshis are about 10 inches in height.