Breed At A Glance
Classification
Toy
Personality
Spirited, sweet-natured, trusting and devoted to it's owner
Life Expectancy
Approximately 15 years
Average Height
8-10 inches
Average Weight
4-9 lbs
Coat Color
White, or light ivory
Coat Length/Texture
Long, profuse and luxurious (no undercoat)
Shedding Propensity
Little or not at all
Maltese 
Also known as Bichoy Maltaise, Couton
General Temperament
Information about this breed will be included shortly.
Breed History
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Body Structure and Composition
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Medical Information
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Anecdotal Information
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Did You Know?
Approximately 75 million dogs have humans in the United States. 10% of those dogs were rescued from a shelter with little or no known history.
Source: APPMA.org
The top 10 dog names of 2010 were: Bella, Bailey, Max, Lucy, Molly, Buddy, Maggie, Daisy, Charlie and Sophie. The list of most unusual names include: Pickle Von Corndog, Lord Chubby Pruneface, Badonkadonk, Ninjastar Dangerrock, Bettie Poops, Geez Louise, Barnaby Bones and Dog Vader.
Source: VIP Pet Insurance
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Eric Theis
Senior Vice President,
Discovery Communications,
Animal Planet Media Enterprises
Dog Breed Certificate Photos
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Dog Breed Test Instructions
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