Engraving by William Turner Davey, 1844, from Landseer's painting The Lion Dog of MaltaLong-haired Maltese groomed for showing
Maltese dog refers both to an ancient variety of dwarf, white-coated dog breed from Italy[1] and generally associated also with the island of Malta, and to a modern breed of similar dogs in the toy group, genetically related to the Bichon, Bolognese, and Havanese breeds.[3] The precise link, if any, between the modern and ancient species is not known. Nicholas Cutillo suggested that Maltese dogs might descend from spitz-type canines, and that the ancient variety probably was similar to the latter Pomeranian breeds with their short snout, pricked ears, and bulbous heads.[4][5] These two varieties, according to Stanley Coren, were perhaps the first dogs employed as human companions.[6]
The modern variety traditionally has a silky, pure-white coat, hanging ears and a tail that curves over its back, and weighs up to 3–4 kg (7–9 lb).[1] The Maltese does not shed.[7] The Maltese is kept for companionship, ornament, or competitive exhibition.
Maltesedog refers both to an ancient variety of dwarf, white-coated dog breed from Italy and generally associated also with the island of Malta, and to...
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a Maltese breed of hunting dog. It is traditionally used for rabbit-hunting in the rocky terrain of the islands; the Maltese name means "rabbit dog"....
kindergarten student, and has made numerous friends there including a Maltesedog named Lila, who she deems her best friend. Bingo shows an interest in...
Maltese (Maltese: Malti, also L-Ilsien Malti or Il-Lingwa Maltija) is a Semitic language derived from late medieval Sicilian Arabic with Romance superstrata...
body with black spots. Cupcake (voiced by Jill Talley) — A bitter pink Maltesedog who likes to bully other animals, especially Bingo and Rolly. She becomes...
A teacup dog is a dog that is smaller than a typical dog of that breed. Other terms may include pocket dog, tiny dog, and micro dog. Teacup dogs are usually...
is considered a companion dog. They belong to the Bichon family group, which includes the Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Maltese, Löwchen, Havanese and Coton...
bound to wishes separate from the trust documents. The will left her Maltesedog, Trouble, a $12 million trust fund. This sum was subsequently reduced...
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Havanese, a bichon-type dog, is the national dog of Cuba, developed from the now extinct Blanquito de la Habana ("little white dog of Havana"). The Blanquito...
Peekapoo (crossed with a poodle) and Peke-a-tese (crossed with a Maltese). Modern breeders and dog show judges seem to prefer the long-haired type over the more...
the Knights of Malta wrote that the once famous local dog was almost extinct. Today's Maltese is likely the result of subsequent crosses, and they became...
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of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed...
The warrior wears a Persian hood in addition to a jacket and shoes. A Maltesedog terrier is depicted on the upper, smaller side of the seal. One of the...
Yorkie, is a British breed of toy dog of terrier type. It is among the smallest of the terriers and indeed of all dog breeds, with a weight of no more...
or second place. Malteses were the most popular dog from 1936 all the way through to 1952, when the Beagle became the number one dog until 1959. Poodles...
Cerebellitis) causes full body tremors in small dog breeds. It is most common in West Highland White Terriers, Maltese, Bichons, Poodles, and other small dogs...
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only lyrics are "DOG FOOD / TASTES GOOD / WITH CHEESE", while "Six Pounds of Terror" is played over the growling of an agitated Maltesedog. The music is...
is an Italian breed of mastiff. It is usually kept as a companion dog or guard dog; it may also be used to protect livestock. In the past it was used...
Brynner. She rented an apartment near the Thames River and bought a pet Maltesedog she named Christianne. In March 1966, about three months after having...
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