The breeders listed below are RPBA-registered Maltese Shih Tzu breeders. RPBA expects every name on this roll to honour its Code of Ethics and follow every jot of state and local breeding law—whether they raise mop-coated lapdogs or lively, pocket-sized charmers.
Choose your next mate from a breeder who does more than tick boxes. Join Maltese Cross Shih Tzu dog breeder waitlists straight from the breeder list below.
The Maltese Shih Tzu, with its merry spirit and plush coat, blossoms best in homes where care begins before birth and carries on long after the handover. When you pick a pup from an RPBA-listed breeder, you throw your weight behind thoughtful, welfare-first breeding.
Chat openly with breeders. Ask what they feed, who the stud and dam were, how they raise their pups, and how they prep their litters for family life. A breeder who knows their dogs inside and out won’t flinch at questions—good ones welcome the chance to explain.
Curious if a breeder is truly RPBA-backed? Click here to cross-check their details against our verified list.
All RPBA members must stick to our Code of Ethics and follow their state’s breeding laws to ensure top-tier care for every dog they raise. Interested in joining our community of careful, committed breeders? Begin your application here.
| Member ID | First Name | State | Breed | Membership Level | Available Litter | User ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 566 | Larissa | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 419 | |
| 854 | Suzanna | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 674 | |
| 1157 | Kerry (Kaylynx) | QLD | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | on | 925 |
| 1726 | Robyn | QLD | German Shepherd, Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 1419 | |
| 2117 | Josephine | NSW | Maltese cross Pug, Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 1771 | |
| 2365 | Bozo | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 1986 | |
| 6630 | Katrina | QLD | Cavoodle, Groodle, Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 6160 | |
| 6718 | Rebecca | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 6238 | |
| 6900 | Anton | WA | German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Pomeranian | Full Member (Level 2) | 6404 | |
| 7392 | Benita | NT | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 6852 | |
| 9492 | Sam | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 8592 | |
| 10242 | Suzanne | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 9836 | |
| 10924 | Samuel | TAS | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | off | 10353 |
| 13829 | Ilana | VIC | Bordoodle, Jack Russell Terrier, Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | on | 13638 |
| 16144 | Gavin | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Full Member (Level 2) | 17665 | |
| 147 | Melissa | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 42 | |
| 265 | Giselda | SA | Cavoodle, Chihuahua, Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Ragdoll | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 156 | |
| 592 | Linda | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 449 | |
| 783 | Sharyn | NSW | Chihuahua, Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Miniature Dachshund, Toy Poodle | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 605 | |
| 872 | Sharon | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 686 | |
| 899 | Rita | QLD | Border Collie, Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 704 | |
| 1141 | Maro | NSW | German Shepherd, Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Maltese cross Pomeranian | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 908 | |
| 1390 | Sandra | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 1130 | |
| 1789 | Joseph | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 1594 | |
| 2031 | Tammy | QLD | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 1697 | |
| 2242 | Kathy | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu cross Pomeranian | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 1944 | |
| 2483 | Leah | SA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Standard Poodle | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 2102 | |
| 2723 | Sue | QLD | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 2309 | |
| 2939 | An Hong | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 2500 | |
| 3255 | Sharon | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 2791 | |
| 3295 | Jeremy | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Moodle, Toy Poodle | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 2840 | |
| 4205 | Jackie | QLD | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 3833 | |
| 4850 | Bertina | NSW | Jack Russell Terrier cross Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 4437 | |
| 4977 | Ramez | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 4543 | |
| 5297 | Robert | NSW | Border Collie, Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Poodle, Shoodle | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 4954 | |
| 5622 | Gail | NSW | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Poodle | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 5272 | |
| 5904 | Christopher | SA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | on | 5488 |
| 6027 | Angelito | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 5683 | |
| 6067 | Anoop | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 5712 | |
| 6784 | Sibel | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 6299 | |
| 7070 | Rodney | QLD | American Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 6559 | |
| 7230 | Sundeep | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 6699 | |
| 7795 | Javad | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 7180 | |
| 8638 | Mai | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 7897 | |
| 8626 | Carla | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 7928 | |
| 9031 | Susan | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 8202 | |
| 9283 | Samantha | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 8411 | |
| 9392 | Elouise | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 8490 | |
| 9766 | Gary | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Miniature Dachshund, Pomeranian, Pug, Toy Cavoodle | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 8830 | |
| 9654 | Belinda | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 8986 | |
| 10101 | Thi | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 9070 | |
| 10271 | Barbara | SA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 9853 | |
| 10516 | Alex | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Moodle | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 10045 | |
| 10825 | Briehannah | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 10280 | |
| 10865 | Margaret | WA | Cavoodle, Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 10311 | |
| 11208 | Farangis | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 10556 | |
| 11896 | Tabatha | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 11401 | |
| 12461 | Crystal | QLD | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 11970 | |
| 12630 | Miroslav | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 12139 | |
| 12736 | Lisa | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 12245 | |
| 12737 | Christine | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 12246 | |
| 12982 | Collette | QLD | Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Neapolitan Mastiff | Probationary Member (Level 1) | on | 12493 |
| 13239 | Debra | TAS | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 12665 | |
| 13196 | Richard | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 12764 | |
| 13219 | Matt | NSW | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 12863 | |
| 13382 | Tony | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 13153 | |
| 14659 | Josy | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 13474 | |
| 15331 | Lee | TAS | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 16280 | |
| 15392 | Nisho | VIC | American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Cavoodle, Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 16305 | |
| 15459 | Katherine | NSW | Cavoodle, Miniature Dachshund, Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 16549 | |
| 15798 | Debbie | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 17123 | |
| 16224 | Pamela | VIC | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 17747 | |
| 16743 | Aleksandar | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 18549 | |
| 17418 | Yvonne | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 19746 | |
| 17579 | Jessica | WA | Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 20069 | |
| 17638 | Melinda | QLD | Cavoodle, Maltese cross Shih Tzu | Probationary Member (Level 1) | 20176 |
Smart pet parenting starts long before a pup sets paw on your carpet. Choosing a Maltese Shih Tzu from a skilled breeder often means your puppy already knows how to settle, explore, and greet the world with confidence. To help you connect with these dedicated, experienced breeders, we’ve compiled several blog posts brimming with useful advice to steer you toward a thoughtful, informed choice:
Once you have your new dog, you can join the Responsible Pet Owner’s Club to get some great discounts to kickstart your lifelong adventure with your pet.

Maltese and Shih Tzu, and the Maltese Shih Tzu cross often called a Mal Shi, are small companion dogs bred to be close to people. They are portable, affectionate and well suited to apartments, but that lovely long coat and small frame come with a genuine care commitment.
This collection gathers what these little dogs need day to day: gentle harnesses and light leads, socks and boots for tiny paws, dental care, travel bags and whelping supplies.
Both breeds carry a long, fine, single coat that keeps growing rather than shedding out seasonally. That means low shedding around the house but real work for you, because a coat like this mats quickly behind the ears, under the legs and around the collar line. Brush daily with a pin brush and a metal comb, working right down to the skin rather than skimming the top, and keep a shorter clip if daily grooming is not realistic.
Tear staining is common in both breeds. Wipe the face gently each day and keep the hair around the eyes trimmed or tied up so it does not sit against the eyeball. Bathing with a mild shampoo, thorough drying and routine nail trims round out the job, and a professional groom every six to eight weeks makes life much easier.
Buy for a small, light frame. A padded harness is a better choice than a collar for walking, since these dogs have delicate windpipes, and it should sit snugly with two fingers of room. Crowded teeth in a small jaw make dental disease very likely, so daily brushing with a small soft puppy toothbrush genuinely pays off.
Watch for patellar luxation, eye irritation and, in Shih Tzu especially, heat intolerance from the shortened muzzle. Small breeds often have small litters and need attentive whelping, so responsible breeders plan ahead with a whelping kit and keep newborns warm on a puppy heating pad. Find brushes in dog grooming supplies and a lightweight lead.
Ready to spoil your little one? Explore the RPBA collection for Maltese and Shih Tzu.
Anti-Skid Puppy Boots
A$26.99 - A$30.99
Corduroy Dog Lead with Gold Clip
A$31.99 - A$51.99
Dog Leash, Small Pastel Suede Leather
A$47.99 - A$48.99
Dog Rain Shoes, 4pc/set Water Proof
A$20.99 - A$49.99
Dog Socks, Cotton Anti-Skid 4-Piece Set
A$28.99 - A$55.99
Dog Walking Harness, Pastel Bowtie
A$41.99 - A$51.99
Dog Water Bowl, Anti-Spill Stainless Steel
A$49.99 - A$63.99
Doggy Bag Double Sided (Blue)
A$41.00
Doggy Tote Bag Double Sided (Magenta)
A$41.00
Pastel Dog Harness
A$20.99 - A$48.99
Pastel Dog Toothbrush
A$25.99
Pet Comb for Facial Cleaning
A$26.99 - A$35.99
