The Maltese becomes attached to the whole family and enjoys the company of well-behaved visitors, as well as other animals. He’s got a lot of sparkle in his personality. He likes to be treated like the adorable baby of the family, but will happily respect commonsense rules.
Maltese breed facts
The Maltese is known as “ye ancient dogge of Malta,” which for more than 28 centuries has been an aristocrat of the canine world.
Information you should know before owning a Maltese
The coat requires daily brushing to keep its elegant appearance.
Despite his size the Maltese is without fear. The Maltese is a good choice for people who live in small apartments because of his size, but for the same reason it is not a good candidate for those with small children, unless the owner can provide constant supervision.
