Hypoallergenic

Maltese

Ancient Toy Dog · Small breed · from Malta

The Maltese is a tiny, ancient toy breed known for its white silky coat and gentle personality. They are affectionate, playful, and surprisingly spirited for their size. Great for allergy sufferers due to their low-shedding coat.

At a glance

Size

Small

Weight

Under 7 lbs

Height

7–9 in

Lifespan

12–15 yrs

Origin

Malta

Trait ratings

Trainability

75%

Friendliness

87%

Energy

38%

Low Shedding

88%

Easy Grooming

22%

Low Barking

40%

Care facts

🏃

Exercise

20 min/day

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Grooming

Daily brushing

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Shedding

Very low

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Temperament

Gentle, playful, fearless

smalllow-energyapartmentfirst-timeseniorshypoallergeniclow-shedding

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