Curious About the Maltese Temperament? Meet the Puppies You’re Looking For!
The Maltese is a timeless breed and one of the oldest toy dogs still around. Most people believe it first came from the island of Malta. Since then, the Maltese has graced the laps of many different types of people, from Mediterranean sailors to European royalty. This little white fluffball has certainly stood the test of time! They are sweet, affectionate and loyal to their owners. Plus, their signature white coats and little black button noses still charm people every day in our store. But maybe you want to know more about the Maltese temperament before you bring one home. That’s what this post is for, because we want to help families find the best breed for them!
Check out more about the adorable and famous Maltese:
- As the Maltese is a toy breed, they typically stay around 5 to 9 lbs. This also makes them ideal for apartments, condos and smaller environments with or without a yard.
- The Maltese, despite their diminutive size, is an energetic breed and needs to take walks or have playtime every day.
- Compared to other toy breeds, they’re fairly quiet. Still, they will alert you to people at the door or cars in the driveway.
- Their glorious white coats grow continuously, so you’ll need to brush daily and book regular grooming to keep the coat from matting. However, they shed very little, which many people with allergies appreciate.
- The Maltese temperament is gentle, affectionate, intelligent, responsive and trusting. A good family dog, the Maltese is lively, playful and vigorous, and most enjoy learning tricks. They can be snappy with raucous children who handle them roughly, though, and do better with older children.
Think a Maltese might suit your home? Take a look at our Maltese puppies for sale, then book an appointment to meet them in Chantilly. Every puppy also comes with our puppy warranties for extra peace of mind.
