Learn about the Maltese
Ancient companion, timeless elegance
The Maltese is a tiny white lapdog with a silky coat, from an ancient Mediterranean family. It was a favourite of rich and noble families, and it is related to the Bichon. Tap a circle inside to keep digging.
Likely life span
Learn more about the dogs that went into making the Maltese
Corded herding dogs
Zhokhov Island sled dogs
Taimyr wolf
Ancient Melitaean dogs
c. 500 BCMaltese