If you’ve fallen in love with the charming, gentle Maltese, you might also fall head over heels for these 11 Maltese mixes.

When it comes to the shih tzu vs Maltese, it can be hard to decide which one to welcome into your family. After all, they're both toy dog breeds that look very similar, so it's easy to get them ...

Ripa's new dog, a Maltese/Shih Tzu mix named Lena, joins her other rescue pooch Chewie Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...

Both dogs were bred to be companion animals, so both the shih tzu or the Maltese is a great choice if you're looking for a lovable lap dog who's very people-oriented and will be happiest spending ...

The shih tzu is a surprisingly solid dog given their small size, whereas the Maltese is much more delicate and less sturdy. Shih tzus are known for their long, silky double coats that sport ...

A dog is set to have life saving surgery after it was allegedly dumped in a random yard with a heartbreaking note. Million, a 12-month-old Maltese Shih tzu, was discovered tied to a gate in a ...