The Maltese Dog - Character, Care and Health

In this new ANimalWised video, we explore the sweet-natured and beautifully coiffed Maltese dog breed. In our video for 'The Maltese Dog - Character, Care and Health', we find out the Maltese dog's origins, their temperament, their physical characteristics and what you need to do to care for them. We also highlight potential health risks in the Maltese dog breed. By understanding the different needs of the Maltese dog breed, you can better care for them and help them to live a long life of health and happiness.
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[@thegoodoldboys100]

My Maltese, Mojo died 6 days ago on August 12th. I'm heart broken. I've lost my little buddy. He had a long life, but I will miss him for the rest of mine. I loved that dog.

[@nocilantro_gack]

We just adopted a maltese..he is the sweetest and funniest dog...I am so sorry for your loss...I can see how it can be very easy to fall in love with this breed... ((hugs))

[@lindagardener855]

😢😭🥺😭🤨I am so sad for you. God bless you

[@debbieallen2686]

I'm so sorry I lost my Taz in 2005. He was also a maltise. I love him still today and miss him so much. I didn't get another puppy until 2012. Her name is Tess she is also a maltise. I love this breed. They are smart and so funny and my little Tess is such a boss. It takes time to get over the loss of a pet especially when they are family.

[@avatayefi331]

I’m so sorry for your loss but soon you will meet him in heaven🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@GreenWhaIe]

Mojo? Tf type of a name is that? Mojo jojo lookin ass.

[@empressqi1722]

Maltese is a ray of sunshine on a dark, cold day.

[@tracymason4278]

I had the pleasure of adopting a Maltese, her name was Lily. She weighed 4.5!lbs and thought she was 100lbs. She was my baby, she loved me and I ❤️ her. I lost her 2018, I think of her every day 😢😢

[@e.conboy4286]

I understand your sorrow, Tracy.and am so saddened for your loss. We were blessed to have been adopted by 13 wonderful and devoted dogs thought out our 57 years together, and now it is so quiet and lonesome here without their checking out the UPS and Fed X drivers, the mail carrier, the pizza delivery guys, the opossums, raccoons, and squirrels! It was something all the time. One sweet and thoughtful dog was named Dixie. We had brought Happy home still woozie following a surgery, and she checked him out, sniffing, and the then wanted me to let her out In a few minutes she was back, bearing a huge bone she had buried a day or so before and dropped it down front of Happy and then laid close to him, watching over her friend the rest of the night. She didn’t even bark! She was such a good nurse! I miss her and all the others dearly. Don’t we feel sorry for those people who haven’t known the devotion and intelligence of our fur babies? Living in my heart forever are: Boots, Spot, Happy, Elektra, Chelsea, Bucky, Happy#2, Dingo, Dixie, Sonny. along with 4 sweet feral cats which tolerated the dogs from time to time, and kept me supplied with moles, mice, lizards, chipmunks and the remains of various ‘chef’s choice’ birds. Who knows what the future might bring? I’m writing a letter to Santa Claus. Guess what I want? You don’t think 83 years is too old, do you? I send you and others all wishes of good and wonderful times together with those you love especially your fur babies! May your days be merry and bright and God (Dog :spelled backward)) bless and keep you safe and well. Sincerely. Liz in Alabama 🐶 🐾 ❤️ ❤️🐾 🐶 Merry Christmas!

[@hansonphan3328]

My Maltese dog follows me everytime I walk away. So cute >.

[@anthlors2]

Mine follows me and if he sees that i dont pay attention to him he slowly bites my leg

[@mayursoni9279]

@@anthlors2 same here

[@nocilantro_gack]

My dog follows me everywhere..I feel bad when Im just getting up to grab something quick..no need to get up doggie but he does every time...i love this littl guy

[@rubysweetheartpupper6931]

Me:

[@debbiemoody4653]

My dog follows me to everywhere and loves other people but is always looking for me so cute

[@titaniatixie]

Yeah, I've had my Maltese for 13 years now, my father doesn't like big dogs or shedding. She follows me everywhere and likes laying on plush soft objects, she is old but she still has energy like a puppy and they really are very docile dogs. She doesn't like cuddling but I understand that that's just her personality. And she gets excited when we have guests.

[@Retrodesperado]

My Maltese is super shy and doesn't like to play with others. He's very affectionate and cries whenever my sister or mother isn't home. He's a funny dog though 😂 and loves to sit underneath the table when we eat, hoping for a scrap lol. Love this little guy ❤️

[@lombaxalot]

My Maltese acts like a cat: lazy, and never wants to move xD

Have you subscribed to my channel?😇😍😘

[@amuchneededcheese7073]

lol! definitely like mine. I always meow at him while my parents are looking at me like I'm some kind of lunatic.

[@thebest2697]

Ew ahegao bad

[@taebear]

i wish my dog was lazy

[@eternalreality3260]

Same with mine. Probably because we don’t really make him do anything.

[@marisat5386]

I have a Maltese and he is very active and never seems to run out of energy as well. He also has separation anxiety so we always make sure he's with someone when we leave. He took up barking as a new hobby... barks at some people and all dogs. Bathing t overall Avery adorable little thing.

[@opt8931]

@marisa t I used to have one

[@jaxonbrannon864]

marisa t That’s why you have to get them used to being alone as a pup. Also a happy Maltese only barks when playing. I also don’t codel my malt. I treat him the same as my Rottweiler and Belgian malonois. Codeled dogs do not live a happy life.

[@modooz8641]

Mine is the same...started the barking at 6 months and loves it now😂

[@jurgentreue1200]

We lost our Oscar six months ago. He was nearly 18 years old. A wonderful happy fun dog. He'll never be forgotten. Yesterday we brought Maggie May home. Only eight weeks old and already showing the same traits as Oscar. Even at eight weeks, playful and active.

[@jennlynn212]

Jurgen Treue my little baby is 11 this year. Hearing yours was able to make it to 18 makes me hopeful I’ll have many more years with him. He’s quite literally one of my children at this point lol

[@jazzlenee]

Jurgen Treue rip😔💖

[@mayanassar8596]

I’m so sorry to hear that😕, my Maltese dog was called Oscar too xx

[@claudiacervantes5379]

My Maltese is so active, loving and very attached to us. However, we have left him alone for a period of time and he does fine. But I wouldn’t make it a habit. Have another pup in the house if you plan to leave this little pup alone. Oh and it’s true... they’re super smart! But also a bit stubborn. Lol

[@jaxonbrannon864]

Claudia Cervantes tell me about the stubbornness that they have. It took me 3 weeks to get mine to sit and stay

[@djubalie]

My Maltese is super protective over my sister, and even if I hang out with her or sit on her bed, she screeches like a pterodactyl.

[@finallythere100]

Mine was the smallest of the 3 in the litter. I wanted a tiny gentle, passive dog, female, (as the household already had an alpha male dachshund.) . The other 2 in the litter showed signs of being more intelligent than my baby, and it was a tough choice., She is passive, such as she quietly looks at me instead of barking to go out. And if I ask where she is, she will shake (as if wet) bc ot makes a noise! But she will bark if soneone is at the door, or if she thinks I will leave her w anyone. She is w me almost always. She also does not seem to know how to play in the way most other doga do,including her sibs, but she so wants to engage as part of the group. I aaw another site that said Maltese inelligence was average to low, so I guess she is one of the lows! Her sibs seemed average to high. But she is super sweet and adiorable, she has her own ways of being smart And she loves to chase herds of deer, so no pushover.🌷🐆

[@claudiacervantes5379]

@ I don’t think I have, I’ll have to check your channel out! Sorry for the delay, but I never got a notification of this message. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@izek402]

@@jaxonbrannon864 my dog makes it his personal mission to dirty himself and give me wierd looks when he gets food he doesnt recognize

[@mayanassar8596]

My Maltese has serious anxiety issues and follows me EVERYWHERE- I love him so much

[@TyTy-ui3ye]

Same lol

[@mactiler4377]

I got a friend looking to rehome his Maltese puppies contact him on 4322012632 if interested

[@joanmati7897]

Mine too!

[@TyTy-ui3ye]

@@joanmati7897 xd they are cute

[@tigergreg8]

I'm dog sitting a Maltese and I can't even go upstairs without him following. Leave, and he barks like crazy.

[@phoenixwing5133]

I've had 2 Maltese in my life and they are some of the sweetest and most intelligent dogs I've met. We got really lucky with both of ours. Our last boy passed away in 2020 when he was 12 and it was heartbreaking. He was so intelligent and VERY human, like a grumpy old man. He only gravitated towards my dad. These dogs tend to do that I've heard, pick a person and then grow attached to them. But that's not the case with our current puppy. Our current Maltese is still a puppy and he's the complete opposite of our last dog. He's lively, a HUGE extrovert, and he loves tormenting our cat. He's incredibly sweet and if he were human, he'd probably be an innocent little boy who tends to break the rules a lot but you can't stay mad at him because he's just that adorable. One thing the two of them share is they love to cuddle and be close to you when you sleep. Get a Maltese because they are just- aghhhh. Like they're so soft and if you've never seen a Maltese puppy in person, you're in for a treat if you end up getting on.

[@sandrayelibora1769]

I have a Maltese, named Finn he’s very active, he never runs out of energy, he’s very smart for his age . I love him so much

[@jsmoikoi4812]

My family just bought two Maltese puppies and I'm so happy to see them progress

[@Miss_Whimsy]

I have had two Maltese dogs. The old one was extremely intelligent, stubborn, lazy and thought she was the boss of the house and we were her servants. (She was amazing, the things she'd do to punish is if we didn't do her bidding were hilarious) My new dog is a bit of an idiot in comparison, extremely active and just wants to be with us always. They are both amazing dogs, but completely different in every single way. So I don't believe you know a dog's (general) personality by knowing the race anymore. :)

[@agustinac9230]

It's crazy that my two maltese are exactly the same as yours.

[@toxicstatesofamerica1277]

My friend had a Maltese. Happiest creature I ever met.

[@virginiatrujillo3717]

That little dog is so adorable

[@NS-xr6jp]

I have a Maltese x he is so adorable and has been so easy to train to go potty and commands. I’m so happy I got him he is just the most loyal dog I have ever seen

[@matinagenttner3705]

Awe, that little cute face loves you so much

[@Nambostic]

thank you for making me adopting one, I have had much fun with my little malteser

[@Kaboomboo]

A maltese was brought to a pet hotel and left there as the owner couldn't keep up with him. My parents came in a week later to drop their dog off for the weekend. They had just lost their terrier 6 months prior and the hotel owner told them about the Maltese. She brought him out and my dad fell in love with him right away. Brought him home and they've been so happy ever since.

[@susanadelapiedra5786]

I have a 3 year-old maltese named Vito. He's the best and my best friend.

[@yuliepetrov4352]

Awe, the dog in the beginning is so cute! 😊

[@carloszepeda8842]

My Maltese was my best friend.

[@jaxonbrannon864]

They are very loyal dogs. Mine will be sleeping across the house and hears me wake up to make breakfast and doesn’t beg but just lies down next to me so I have some company.

[@mayursoni9279]

@@jaxonbrannon864 true

[@GreenWhaIe]

You must live a sad life then

[@lilydayana7972]

What happened to your Maltese?

[@carloszepeda8842]

She passed in 2018 she was born in 2000

[@minagrujic]

Mine is mostly a maltese, and she is so sweet, active and smart. She loves to be pet and to cuddle, especially when we're indoors. Outdoors she loves to walk and run and explore. For her, 2 walks wouldn't be enough so she usually gets 3-4 walks, but when we're on vacation we hike a lot so sometimes she's outside with us the whole day and she loves that. She is friendly, tho now she's matured (she's 3 and a half) so she only plays with a few dogs. Doesn't bark a lot, but even if she does, she isn't allowed to bark at random dogs and people, and she doesn't do it😊 She knows about 15-20 commands including tricks and she's so smart and loves to learn. Overall, she is an amazing little girl and I love her. Tho she has separation anxiety and that's a struggle. But she's a proof that small dogs are amazing and they don't have to be these annoying, lazy barking dogs if they have an owner who treats them right.

[@tatiana1586]

Well natured dogs. Love em

[@SK-gg6ox]

My maltese is the sweetest dog ever. She's a senior dog but still very playful and she loves people. She has a little separation anxiety so I feel so bad when I have to leave her. I had another senior maltese who passed almost a year ago who was also the sweetest. I miss him every day and I think about him so much.

[@cabbagepult-mp6ws]

1:42 that is the cutest puppy cuddle i have ever seen :)

[@janice8728]

Just got a Maltese Bichon Mix today! Cost me a lot but worth it! I named him Ray❤️

[@seyyyy8975]

I remember i got my first puppy in fourth grade i was Sooooo happy she look so cute! And i could finally have a doggy

[@eboulter]

Intelligent breed and very sweet

[@jaxonbrannon864]

emily I’m not so sure about them being sweet more like they think they’re Connor mcgreggor but they are very smart.

[@Rocadog]

The cutest dog breed!

[@rosemary6245]

I just love my Maltese dog ahead she lived for 20 years and just passed away this past January I miss her a lot and I want to get another one just like her if I can find one

[@garyallsebrook3493]

I have a male and female Maltese. Best breed I've ever had!

[@lesgasl6503]

I have a Morkie (Maltese and Yorkie mix) and he looks exactly like the Maltese breed. He’s just black and white.

[@jaxonbrannon864]

My malt has fathered hundreds of Malts and morkies

[@marilyndorn70]

I miss mine so badly. Awesome dog.

[@Fr_Fr102]

I have a Maltese, Lucky, and he’s so cute!!! And he’s like 10. He likes to roll around on the grass and follows me wherever I go

[@SuperSadavis]

Getting my sweet little baby boy the 21st of this month. I can't wait. He only weighs a few ounces right and will be about 1.5 lbs. when I pick him up. Named his Scooter. He is full blooded.

[@chloe5196]

My Maltese is named Roxy ❤️she turned 1 about a month ago, I love her so much! She is my best friend

[@joybradley554]

I feel your pain. Lost mine after 16 yrs and it’s been 17 mos and I’m still grieving.

[@PouyaLucky]

I miss our little guy, Mr. Benji... He was our best friend and we shared many beautiful moments together... We lost him after 12 years to cancer 2 years ago ... He will never be forgotten and even after 2 years we still miss him every single day ❤❤❤

[@gigi1029av]

I love mine he’s like my best friend

[@slendrina86slendermanandsl48]

These dogs are super cute.😍❤🐕

[@kimgough4839]

Love my Daisy🌼

[@WhoaMoments]

Whoa! The Maltese is so cool!

[@khuszar6778]

I adore my Maltese.

[@17OR77]

My Maltese was all black 🖤 I loved him so very much he passed away last year August 8th 2008-2023 I miss him so much he was very smart and loveing playful all of the above overall good dogs. 👍🏼

[@lonerhappy]

Winston-my Maltese♥️♥️♥️

[@wattebber7561]

I love Maltese dog.

[@Asmi_Rainbow949]

My Dog always listen to me and the time I bought him he was so naughty and he is more naughty now. But I love him

[@emillapi9855]

They are very smart very sweet and very energetic

[@cwcfam5087]

Do they grow Bc I want this puppy to stay like that only

[@bimalvikashmani8510]

My maltese is the cutest and the wonderful thing I could ask from God And finally my dream came true in March 6th She is really playful and a naughty baby I treat her like my own daughter I just ❤ her She is the cutest thing on this planet

[@ericakane2274]

My Maltese is my BABY~ she is so lovable.

[@cama838]

I babysit a doggo like that one. It very active. Like seriously it never ran out of energy when he finally did. I didn’t want to disturb the doggo because it would go back to running around the house like it’s no tomorrow. I do miss him. He was a good jogging partner

[@jelenaurevic149]

Thank you so much, you help me!!!

[@Sunn777]

I love my adopted Maltese! He’s my best buddy!

[@sarashi232]

Our maltese terrier dog was extremely intelligent, sweet and lovable. We still miss him😕 he left us years ago to distemper

[@rajuncajun1637]

I love my Maltese

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

I, as an Aussie kid, grew up around Kelpies and Cattle Dogs (Heelers) then my parents got divorced and Mum moved back to inner city and got a Maltese when I was 10 then another a couple of years later. The first lived to 20 and the second one to 18. Lovely dogs though strong willed and unfortunately a bit too clever for their own good sometimes! One took on a water dragon that was near the pool and lost an eye over the fight and another got Cushing's Disease but both were very loved by myself and family. Even my mates loved them after they got over how small they were!

[@ullisses]

My Maltese is very smart, and sociable. She doesn't like to be petted by unknown people. She is very active and loyal. The thing I like the most is that she is always alert.

[@Joyce9211]

I took in a maltese from a rehoming/rescue center, that was no longer wanted by the owners. aged 6 at the time, he has been difficult suffers separation anxiety, terrified of loud bangs, cost a lot of vets bills at the start of our friendship as all his teeth were rotten so had to be removd, his diet was also a huge problem at first, he was very naughty with toileting and he still "attention seeking" pees if I am occupied. Will drop a poop in a corner if he is in a temper. But after 4 years of careful love and management , huge vet bills and regular grooming he is a delight, but very demanding and my social life has evaporated to go where i can go with him along side me. My lap is his bed, and woes to me if i put something on my knee while he is occupied by a toy. Got to love my Maltese lol.

[@user-cd2cq8vq1v]

I’m in Japan. I have a Maltese and his age is 9. But he weights 2.3kg, so small😂 He looks like a puppy.

[@juliejaneiro5049]

I need one badly!!!

[@amymcginty6634]

I just lost my beloved Maltese, Mickey, to Cushings Disease. I’m so heartbroken, sad and lonely without him. Previously, I rescued a Maltese I named Cody. He was a mess when I adopted him but after about 2 years of love and care, he looked like a show dog! He also passed away from Cushings Disease. I cried and cried... it’s so cruel. I also had a toy poodle when I was younger. I call them “My Three Sons”. They each were sweet, loving, intelligent & so darned cute! I want a Maltese girl but my grief at this time is so deep, so I must wait until I can give her my full attention and love.

[@LawandCoffee]

maltese is ❤️🐶

[@Hipster_Saturn]

I miss my maltese, she was a goblin, but I loved her

[@srdjandakulovic6052]

i recently got one of these

[@-l2l242]

So cute 🥰

[@f1i1g04]

I am only into these because I am allergic to dog fur but okay they are also adorable and playful

[@gavinfleetwood]

I love my Maltese. Got her today

[@izzy5452]

Does she shed much? I really want one but I get allergies with too much shedding

[@urmychubs]

Breadstick 1 no they don’t shed much and they are hypoallergenic

[@bisousthemaltese9159]

Mine is so quiet and calm ❤️

[@alpukat_cereals]

Thinking about owning some pets. Cat looks super lovely💖 but i hope my pets will surely remember n stick to me... Maltese/ toy poodle would be a great choice🤗

[@Mondeenfocus]

I adopted two maltese and they need a lot of vet visits because of their allergies. Something to consider xD

[@douglaslander1814]

I have a beautiful Maltese called Isis but very sadly I lost her two days ago on 24 Nov 2021, my heart just sunk and broke into pieces, she will be on her way to be cremated this afternoon about 3pm, I will pray for her to have a safe journey to see her mum and dad, siblings.... she is affectionate, sweet-tempered, intelligent, fearless, responsive and gentle white fluffy girl. Sadly she had been diagnosed heart disease three years ago, in her 11 and half years life she had given us so much happiness and joy, she is the sweetest girl I ever come across, I miss her very day, I found it is very hard to dealt with the passing of her

[@borat3105]

My Maltese won’t sleep unless she’s close to me and if I move just a little bit she pops up and gets afraid I’ll leave.. she’s such a silly doggy! 🥰

[@rallystevens379]

Yes they are little buddies. Mine is on a different island. I his him so much. Cause like you said his my little buddy, best friend etc. I feel so safe when his around. No matter how nice even my children are to him. Nobody can come towards his mommy if I'm sleeping and like you said, I can not imagine my world without him in it. I miss him so much and can't wait to get him home. May the Father Most Highest comfort, keep him safe and watch over him while we're apart ✝️🛐💕💞💖. My Baby 😘

[@kathleenbabilius948]

cute doggie.

[@matthewbrown6163]

My parents inherited my little bloke when I had to move. He was the boss of the house & loved them to death. He was a great watch dog & happy to sit with them until they moved & he had to be beside them. He knew when I was visiting as he could hear my car arriving & was protective of our neighbours' home too. Highly intelligent, he knew when it was bath time & would hide from my father but after his bath would run through the house or yard like he was being chased. Sadly missed by 1 & all.

[@vishav7013]

My mom is allergic to dogs but maltes’ don’t shed which is perfect it also is the ideal dog for my dad I WANT ONEEEE

[@tenssi10]

Maltese is the best

[@tonykhoury8656]

I have a maltese shih tzu and he's very affectionate he kinda looks like this: 1:37 we gave him a haircut and he's always getting spaghetti and stuff on his mouth lmfaoo

[@hscksjbfqlebvljbelgwn]

sooooooo cute

[@Emma-iv6ug]

My dog is half Maltese and half dachshund and he is the cutest sweetest thing in the whole world

[@rufinotan245]

Yes my maltese is smart and cute what you say is true it is active and fun like to play and very alert

[@caramelhoney29]

My baby died October 27, 2018. I still cry about it and miss him all the time. He gave me 12 great years and he was my best friend. #SHAGGY

[@victorklin132]

WE JUST GOT OUR TOY TEACUP MALTESE NAME MAGIE FROM akcmaltesepupies.com/ [e-mail] [phone]. They are the best breeders in the world, Intelligent puppies, Adorable puppies Cure. Intelligent. Toy intelligent. 10 weeks old. 8weeks old. 9 weeks old. [e-mail] akcmaltesepupies.com/ [phone].

[@chihiroo5885]

When your dog died, it was my birthday that day, Condolences ☺️

[@BengalCatsReactTo]

Love this video!!❤❤❤

[@jaxonbrannon864]

Bengal Cats React To they got a lot of facts wrong on the breed.

[@seantapado3450]

WOW!

[@FFS33]

Wow didn't knew the Maltese breed was from Malta, mind blowing

[@AnaGonzalez-pq1wo]

I have a Maltese he’s a boy and he’s so cute he loves people

[@awhkatiee7959]

I was gonna buy a maltese dog shipped from the uk and his name is clay i just needed information abt them. Thank you!

[@rubysweetheartpupper6931]

My puppy, a maltese, is very playful and heart warming, and its also a girl!. She is so attractive and boy, i cant keep my eyes off of that cuteness. She can be sooooo active and even sometimes, she would wake you up at 3:00 am to play!, anyways, you cant say no to her huge puppy eyes which are dark brown and filled with joy❤️,but she can be aggresive too, like she will bark at us at night, partly because she now Knows its gonna be her bedtime at any moment. Well, she is also an bad genius!, she herself is a all so why Not slide your whole body through the gate!, yes she did that several times. If you have a puppy like mines, please make sure to like my comment! ⬇️

[@pegamationproductions6062]

Shut up.

[@RealSlaz]

My dog is 12 and all she does now is chill by the window and sleep

[@harithas7692]

my Maltese is 2 months old and she is sooo cute her name is milo i love her

[@guinnevereschronicles2225]

My Maltese dogs just got puppies 2 1/2 months ago, 5 in total and only 1 is female which was a surprise for us, so we nicknamed her Winnie after the only female wolf pup in the male wolf pup pack from hotel Transylvania, and her official name is Coco

[@doomer654.]

I have 2 maltese dogs, the first one is named abby and second is named flora. They hate each other so much xD

[@remaocasio]

I lovey maltese Coco

[@thelordthorsingh2595]

I have a very cute cavapoo at the moment and we are thinking our next dog will be a Tcup Maltese

[@patriciachristensen1150]

I lost my little Louie in July 2022. My heart was broken as I had him for 131/2 Yrs. He was my buddy.

[@kaitlynhaigh5347]

My maltease is called chip hes so beautiful

[@7yearsago389]

I have one!