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Maltese

Maltese

5.0
12 - 15 yearsLife Expectancy

An ancient toy breed from the Mediterranean with a long, silky white coat and charming, playful personality combined with a fearless nature despite their diminutive size

Traits:
  • Good with Kids
  • Dog Friendly
  • Friendly Stranger
  • Easy to Train
  • Medium Energy
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Drooling
  • High Grooming
  • Playful
  • Protective

Breed Statistics

  • Energy Level3/5
  • Trainability3/5
  • Playfulness3/5
  • Protectiveness4/5
  • Barking3/5
  • Drooling1/5
  • Good with Children3/5
  • Good with Other Dogs3/5
  • Good with Strangers3/5
  • Shedding1/5
  • Coat Length5/5
  • Grooming4/5

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)7 - 9 inches
Height (Female)7 - 9 inches
Weight (Male)6.6 - 8.8 lbs
Weight (Female)6.6 - 8.8 lbs

Breed History

One of the world's oldest known breeds dating back over 2000 years, originating from the island of Malta. Historically known as 'Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta' and prized as companions to royalty and aristocracy throughout Mediterranean civilizations and European nobility