Malshis are the best of both worlds, the Maltese and Shih-Tsu. Playful and curious, they still want all the snuglys they can get. They don't shed so are non-allergenic. They are small so don't need a daily walk like some breeds. About 10 inches at the shoulder and weighing 10 to 12 lbs. They've had their shots and are trained to use pee pads. Some call them a designer breed. They have been raised in my home, not a kennel.