Maltese Dog Temperament. Maltese is a sweet little breed with lots of good qualities that people look for in their dogs. They are such people pleasers and to train them you need extra time and patience.
Dark and round set closely ears. He s great with kids and other animals. The males tend to be taller than females.
Highly suitable for indoor living and small areas the diminutive maltese is gentle responsive and intelligent.
Some maltese dogs love to hear themselves while others are less chatty. Patellar luxation occurs when the bones of the patella are not aligned properly and as a result slip in and out of place causing pain and an abnormal gait. Typically the maltese weighs less than seven pounds. Fine tapered and of a medium length eyes.