The Maltese is a small breed of dog in the toy group,
known for its silky white hair, though many owners of
pet Maltese give them a short "puppy cut" for ease of
grooming. Maltese are bred to be cuddly companion dogs,
and thrive on love and attention. They are extremely
lively and playful, and even as a Maltese ages, his
or her energy level and playful demeanor remain fairly
constant. Some Maltese may occasionally be snappish
with smaller children and should be supervised when
playing, although socializing them at a young age will
reduce this habit.
Maltese Dog Profile
Maltese Dog Breed
Maltese Dog Classification:
Maltese dogs are companion dogs.
Other Names: Bichon Maltaise, Maltese
Terrrier
Maltese in Foreign Languages:
French: maltais
ou bichon maltais
German: Malteser
Italian: cane maltese
Spanish: perro maltés Turkish: Malta köpegi
Origins: Maltese were originially
bred as a ratting dog.
Description: Maltese are small
dogs, with short compact bodies and short
legs. They have long, silky fur with black
button eyes, and and a black nose.
Size: Maltese dogs weigh 2 to
7 lbs, they stand 8 to 10 inches tall.
weight
height
Male
3 - 7 lbs
8 - 10 inches tall
Female
2 - 7 lbs
8 - 9 inches tall
Coat: Maltese dogs have long white
silky coats. Maltese dogs sometimes have
"lemon" markings.
Disposition: Maltese dogs are
cuddly, and affectionate but may snap
at small children. Maltese are playful
and bold, especially when you consdier
their size, they are quick to sound alarm
when strangers approach.
Type Dog: Maltese dogs are companion
dogs.
Litter Size: Maltese give birth
to an average litter of 3 puppies.
Behavior: Maltese dogs are notoriously
difficult to house train. Maltese do not
require a lot of attention or stimulation.
Maltese dogs can "demand" attention
at times.
Traits: Cuddly, affectionate,
friendly, alert
Country of Origin: Central Mediterranean
- Malta
Life Span: The maltese typically
lives 12 to 15 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC,
CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC
Maltese
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