These little white haired dogs from Malta, which are highly prized for them gorgeous and charming looks and independent natures. They have found their way into many homes across the world. These dogs are extremely loyal. The males of this breed are light bigger than the females and also weigh slightly more.
These dogs are often mistaken for terriers, these dogs are very alert and intelligent. They have a fun and sweet- loving natures. They are also very lively and affectionate making them a very good family pet and also good companion. These dogs love human contact and do not like being left alone this can cause them great anxiety when there left alone and can cause behaviour such as howling, barking and chewing on furniture. These dogs are also great for first time dog owners but if you have toddlers you need to have them under supervision as they can sometime be snappy with kids.
The average life span of a Maltese is between 12 to 15 years when properly cared for, these are small dogs and that make sure they have a healthy balance diet according to their age. You also need to make sure these dogs are groomed regularly because they have beautiful coats.
