Maltese · winter guide
Do Maltese Need Coats?
Yes. Maltese feel the cold early: a sweater below 45 °F (7 °C) and a warm coat below 32 °F (0 °C).
Feels the cold earlySweater from 45 °F (7 °C)
What a Maltese needs
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Winter styles for Maltese
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Dogior Monogram Designer Dog Sweater
Original price was: $45.00.$35.00Current price is: $35.00. -
Louis Pawtton Monogram Designer Dog Winter Coat
Original price was: $75.50.$59.00Current price is: $59.00. -
Pawtton Designer Dog Sweater
Original price was: $45.00.$35.00Current price is: $35.00. -
Pawcci Superstar Dog Sweater
Original price was: $55.00.$45.00Current price is: $45.00. -
CC Knitted Designer Dog Sweater
Original price was: $59.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00. -
Pink Flamingo GG Designer Dog Sweater
Original price was: $49.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00. -
Brown Monogram Chewy Dog Sweater
Original price was: $49.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00.
Dress for the weather
Why Maltese get cold
A Maltese weighs under 7 lb (3 kg) and has a silky, long coat (AKC breed page). Small dogs lose body heat quickly: they have a lot of skin for their weight and walk close to the cold ground. Puppies, seniors and lean dogs feel the cold even sooner.
Maltese winter temperature guide
| Feels like | What your dog needs |
|---|---|
| Above 45 °F (7 °C) | No coat needed |
| 32–45 °F (0–7 °C) | A sweater or light coat |
| 20–32 °F (−7–0 °C) | A warm, lined coat; keep walks short |
| Below 20 °F (−7 °C) | Short potty breaks only, in a warm coat and boots |
Wind and wet fur make it feel colder; enter today’s weather in the calculator above to see the answer for right now. The bands follow PetMD’s cold weather guidance and the US National Weather Service wind chill.
What should a Maltese wear?
A sweater for chilly days, a warm, lined coat from our dog winter coats or puffer jackets for freezing walks, and winter dog boots against ice and salt. Every coat has its own size chart, and our size guide shows the size that fits your dog.
Maltese and cold weather: FAQ
At what temperature does a Maltese need a coat?
Yes. Maltese feel the cold early: a sweater below 45 °F (7 °C) and a warm coat below 32 °F (0 °C).
Can Maltese stay outside in winter?
Not for long. Keep winter walks short, bring your dog in at the first shiver and never leave it outside unattended in freezing weather.
What size coat does a Maltese wear?
It depends on the dog, not only the breed: measure the chest, back length and neck. Our size guide saves your dog’s measurements and shows the size that fits on every coat, and Maltese clothes shows styles that suit the breed.
