A Maltese is a dog who is gentle and fearless. This dog is a very cuddly and affectionate little pup. They love being with people so they are perfect family dogs, even with a home full of kids. The history of this dog is pretty interesting. The dog had many names before the main one, Maltese. Some names were known as, the "Melitae Dog," "Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta," the "Roman Ladies Dog," "The Comforter," the "Spaniel Gentle," the "Bichon," the "Maltese Lion Dog," and the "Maltese Terrier." This breed has a lot of hair and it can grow pretty quick too. It's usually white and silky. In the past, they came in several other colors, but now they are mainly white. They are suited very well for apartment living and small houses because of their size. They are playful pups who love to be active.
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I love this photo so much! I like that your blog posts always describe what it would be like to actually own the type of dog, that is such an important factor when choosing what kind of pet to get. You may really love something but not have the best home for it. Great information and cute dog!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was younger, I always wanted a Maltese! I thought they were the perfect size!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great breed! I did not know they had so many names in the past, that's intersting. Good information and description about the dog and their behavior!
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