• maltese will kill you with their kisses
• Living with a Maltese is an experience that will bring joy to each and every day.
• maltese is gentle-mannered and affectionate, eager and sprightly in action, and, despite his size, possessed of the vigor needed for the satisfactory companion.
• maltese is among the gentlest mannered of all little dogs, yet he is lively and playful as well as vigorous.
• For all his diminutive size, the Maltese seems to be without fear. His trust and affectionate responsiveness are very appealing.
• More than most other breeds, Maltese need a great deal of companionship and do not like being left alone for more than a few hours.
• they are picky eaters, and would rather eat what YOU eat instead of their dog food.

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If you want a dog who...

• Is one of the smallest of all breeds
• Is one of the brightest and most playful of the toy breeds
• Is polite with people and other animals
• Has a long coat that doesn't shed (often a good choice for allergy sufferers

= A Maltese may be right for you.

If you don't want to deal with...

• The fragility of toy breeds
• "Separation anxiety" (destructiveness and barking) when left alone too much
• Suspiciousness or fearfulness when not socialized enough
• Notorious housebreaking difficulties
• Barking
• Frequent brushing and combing

= A Maltese may not be right for you.

(Quelle: www.yourpurebredpuppy.com)