Bichón Maltés
- Orientative weight
- 3–4 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Energy
- Medium
Temperament and daily life
Cheerful, playful and affectionate. Bichons enjoy company and are usually adaptable to flat living, but can suffer when left alone.
Health to keep an eye on
Commonly associated with dental disease, skin allergies, tear staining and kneecap problems.
Coat and grooming
Curly white coat that needs frequent brushing and professional clipping; tear-stain care.
Best suited to
Owners at home often who enjoy grooming.
General tendencies only: every animal is an individual. Health notes are not a diagnosis; ask your vet about your own pet.
Care notes
Coat maintenance. Dental issues common.
Daily numbers for a typical adult
Dry food
70–90
g / day
Water
160–190
mL / day
Exercise
20–45
min / day
PatiTools estimates for a healthy adult in ideal condition at the breed's typical weight range, normal activity and neutered, using about 3.6 kcal per gram of dry food. Your pet may need more or less: ask your vet.
General guidance, not a clinical standard: we found no veterinary guideline that sets exact minutes. Adjust to your pet's fitness, age and health, and follow your vet's advice.
Age in human years
- 1 years ≈ 15 human years
- 2 years ≈ 24 human years
- 5 years ≈ 36 human years
- 8 years ≈ 48 human years
- 10 years ≈ 56 human years
- 12 years ≈ 64 human years
Approximate and general. For dogs, the table depends on size; individuals and breeds vary.
Dangerous for this pet
Emergency-level foods and substances to keep out of reach.
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Written by the PatiTools Editorial Team for general information. It is not veterinary advice and does not replace a vet.