Maltese: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Roman Ladies’ Dog • Maltese Lion Dog • Ancient Dogge of Malta

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A Maltese toy dog with a long, silky white coat stands on a paved path, wearing a red bow on its head, with red foliage in the background.

White Maltese toy dog with a neatly trimmed coat, facing forward against a blurred green background.

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