A Maltese is a small breed of dog in the toy group. The Maltese does not shed and is covered with long, silky white fur. The Maltese breed of today is descended from dogs long associated with the Adriatic island of Mljet in Croatia, the Sicilian town of Melita and also with that of the island Malta.It is one of the oldest dog breeds. The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a classical companion dog; graceful and lovable. They do well with other animals. Maltese love to play outdoors but have a penchant for jumping in puddles.
