The Maltese is an ancient toy breed with a flowing white coat and a lively, affectionate personality. One of the oldest companion dogs in history, Maltese have been bred exclusively for human companionship for millennia. They are playful, charming, and spirited despite their small size, and form intense bonds with their owners.
My Maltese cannot be alone without distress. She vocalises, she refuses to eat, and her anxiety is genuine and real. We have worked with a veterinary behaviourist and tried multiple medications and behaviour modification programmes. She is much improved but it has been an extended project. If you in…
Read full review →My seventy-eight-year-old mother has had my Maltese for two years and the transformation in her happiness has been remarkable. He is small enough for her to manage easily, gentle enough that she is comfortable with him, and affectionate enough to give her the daily joy of being truly needed. He gets…
Read full review →My Maltese is perfectly suited to urban apartment living. She gets a good walk twice a day and is completely content otherwise. She does not bark excessively, is welcomed everywhere small dogs are permitted, and adapts to travel well. I have taken her on trains, to hotels, and to friends' homes with…
Read full review →My Maltese has learned more tricks than I expected from a breed with a reputation for stubbornness. With treats she is attentive and responsive. She has mastered about twenty commands and can perform them in sequence. She can also identify her toys by name and retrieve the correct one. She is smarte…
Read full review →My Maltese is six years old and I am still completely besotted with her. She is a cloud of white fluff who demands love on her schedule and gives it back multiplied. She has a tiny body but an enormous personality and firm opinions about everything. She knows what time dinner should be, what time wa…
Read full review →My Maltese is stunning when properly groomed and requires regular professional attention to stay that way. We have him in a shorter puppy cut which is more practical than the full show coat. Even with the shorter style he needs brushing every other day. The grooming cost is real and ongoing. He is a…
Read full review →People think Maltese are delicate lap dogs. Mine is a feisty, playful, ridiculous little dog who runs rings around my larger dogs and bosses them comprehensively. She is fearless, confident, and knows exactly what she wants. She plays hard and then naps hard. She is affectionate on her terms and tho…
Read full review →My Maltese is thirteen years old and still bright-eyed and active. She has slowed down and sleeps more than she did at three but she is still engaged with life and with me. The longevity of this breed is one of its great gifts. We have had thirteen wonderful years together and I hope for more. She h…
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