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Pronunciation :
Mall-TEEZ
Plural :
Maltese (not Malteses)
Nickname :
Ancient Dog of Malta, Maltese Lion Dog, melita, Maltese Terrier, Bichon Maltaise.
Origin :
Malta.
History :
The first pictorial representation of an obviously Maltese dog dates back to +300B.C. in Egypt. Unlike the commonly held belief, it did not originate in Malta at all.
General Appearance :
The Maltese is a toy dog covered from head to foot with a mantle of long, silky, white hair. He is gentle-mannered and affectionate, eager and sprightly in action, and, despite his size, possessed of the vigor needed for the satisfactory companion.
