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	Maltese	Shih Tzu
General information
Origin	Italy	Tibet
FCI group	9	9
Size	Small	Small
Height at withers	20–25 cm	20–27 cm
Weight	3–4 kg	4–8 kg
Coat	Long, silky, dense	Long, silky
Life expectancy	12–15 ans	11–14 ans
Average price	800–1,500 €	1,000–1,800 €
Monthly budget	≈ 86 €	≈ 86 €
Compatibility
Family & children	Excellent	Very good
Daily activity required	Moderate	Low
Apartment living	Excellent	Excellent
First-time owner	Excellent	Excellent
Other pets	Very good	Good
Tolerance for being alone	Limited	Limited
Guarding instinct	Limited	Limited
Pros & Cons
	Obedient Low escape risk Very adaptable Robust health Sheds little Drools little High exercise needs Tends to destroy Barks a lot High-maintenance grooming	Obedient Moderate exercise needs Not prone to escaping Very adaptable Robust health Sheds little Drools little Tends to destroy Barks a lot High-maintenance grooming

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