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Malchi

Chihuahua / Maltese Mixed Breed Dogs

Information and Pictures

Close Up upper body shot - A white Malchi is sitting on a door mat and looking forward.

Barkley is a male Malchi, shown here at 2 years old and 5 pounds (2.3 kg). His coat is sooooo soft. He is a Maltese / longhaired Chihuahua mix.

Description

The Malchi is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Chihuahua and the Maltese. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.

Recognition
  • ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
  • DBR = Designer Breed Registry
  • DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
  • DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
  • IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®
View from the top looking down - A wiry-looking white with black Malchi is sitting on a carpet and looking up. Its tongue is licking its nose.

Leonidas the black and white Malchi (Chihuahua / Maltese mix breed dog)

Close Up head shot - A soft-looking, longhaired, white Malchi is sitting on a bed.

Barkley the pure white Malchi at 2 years old

Close up upper body shot - A white Malchi is laying on a bed and looking up.

Barkley the pure white Malchi at 2 years old

Side view - A white Malchi is sitting on a red plaid couch wearing a jean jacket.

Jasper the Malchi (Chihuahua / Maltese mix breed dog) at 4 years old wearing a jean jacket

A fluffy looking white Malchi is laying on a blue carpet. There is a bone in front of it a rope toy next to it and a giant fake spider over top of it.

Jasper the pure white Malchi (Chihuahua / Maltese mix breed dog) at 4 years old with her bone and toys

A fluffy looking tan with cream Malchi puppy is wearing a black and gold polka dot dress and sitting on a bed that has a mint green blanket on it.

Bailey the female Malchi puppy at 5 months old, weighing in at about 6 pounds (2.7 kg). She's a Maltese / longhaired Chihuahua mix. She has a very soft coat. She is wearing a shirt in this picture.

A fluffy white with tan Malchi puppy is laying out in a lawn next to a pole. Its mouth is open and tongue is out.

Bailey the female Malchi as a puppy at 4 months old after her first haircut

A fluffy little tan with white Malchi puppy is laying on a white tiled floor and looking up.

Bailey the female Malchi as a puppy at 9 weeks old

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