14 Spunky Facts About the Maltese

Aside from the fact that Maltese are friendly little glamorous dogs with their white coats and loving personality. There's actually more about them that you might want to know.

Here are 14 spunky facts about the Maltese.

#1 Its name probably reflects its provenance

#2 Maltese isn`t the only name they have

#3 They are also known as Maltese lion dog, Maltese terrier, Melitaie dog, Roman ladies’ dog, shock dog, and the Spaniel gentle

#4 The Maltese is one of the oldest known breeds of dogs

#5 The small dogs happily sat on the laps of the Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians

#6 These lapdogs were a hit among royalty

#7 More recently, the dogs have become a favorite with Hollywood royalty

#8 These little dogs don’t shed

#9 They need occasional haircuts to keep their mops in check

#10 Their white tufts are hypoallergenic

#11 Maltese have profuse coats, meaning they need a lot of attention

#12 Though they be little, they can jump

#13 They also seem to have no fear of gravity and have no problem leaping out of your arms or off high ledges

#14 Maltese make great therapy dogs because they’re loving and small