This is a lightly built, medium-size dog, with males standing 22 to 24 inches at the shoulder, females 21 to 23 inches. The weight range for the breed is 45 to 65 pounds, with females being smaller. (10/15) by Judy Powell October 31, 2020, 3:10 pm Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 10/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Maltese require quite a bit of affection and often don’t take well to being home alone for long periods. Pet owners who work from home or are retired would make for a great match to this breed. Next article The Bernese Mountain Dog is the most popular breed in Switzerland. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.