Maltese Health Guide

Malteses are a small-breed dog in the Toy Group, typically weighing under 7 lbs with a lifespan of 12–15 years. Below are the health conditions most commonly reported in this breed, ranked by prevalence.

SizeSmall Weightunder 7 lbs Lifespan12–15 years EnergyMedium AKC GroupToy
Maltese dog
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Health Conditions in Malteses

Patellar Luxation High
Orthopedic
Portosystemic Shunt (Liver Shunt) Moderate
Hepatic
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Moderate
Ophthalmologic
Hypothyroidism Moderate
Endocrine
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