What are the differences between Maltese and Yorkshire Terriers? Maltese and Yorkshire terrier are two different dog breeds. The main differences are as follows:
1. Appearance: Maltese is a small dog, usually weighing between 3-4 kg, with white coat. The hair is long and soft. The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog, usually weighing between 3-4 kilograms, with blue and brown coat color and hard and straight hair.
2. Personality: Maltese is A friendly, loyal, and lively dog breed, perfect for family life. The Yorkshire Terrier is a brave, confident, independent dog breed that requires adequate training and socialization from its owner.
3. Difficulty of raising: Maltese’s hair needs to be trimmed and cleaned regularly, but it is relatively easy to raise. Yorkies’ hair needs to be combed and trimmed regularly, and their oral hygiene and dental care need to be paid attention to, making it relatively difficult to raise.
Secondly, the hair of both breeds is relatively long and smooth. Slippery, but Maltese dogs are mostly white and light yellow. The Yorkshire Terrier's hair is basically a relatively light blue-black plus gold. Generally, the head, chest and abdomen are gold, and other parts are light blue-black. Some dogs may also have light blue-black ears.
Compared with the Yorkshire Terrier, the Maltese's ears are positioned lower than the Yorkshire Terrier, and its ears are covered with hair, while the Yorkshire Terrier's ears are erect.