My Highland Maltese (Heather)

Highland Maltie

Maltese / West Highland White Terrier Hybrid Dogs

The Highland Maltie is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Maltese and the West Highland White Terrier (Westie). 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.

Recognized Names:
American Canine Hybrid Club = Highland Maltie
Designer Dogs Kennel Club = Highland Maltie
International Designer Canine Registry® = Highland Maltie
Designer Breed Registry = Highland Malti

"This is Frochag; otherwise known as Heather is a female West Highland White Terrier/Maltese mix. She has the Maltese coat and petite features, but has the ears, energy and curiosity of a “Westie”. She goes on walks and exerts a fair amount of energy playing with her best friend, Chase.

Heather looks like a westie apart from her maltese tail, and instead of a wirey coat, she has a soft, silky coat. She has turned out to be a very good looking dog.
Heather is highly social and is the most friendly and jolly of all the Scottish breeds of terrier.