Known for their intelligence and gentleness, the Maltese is exceedingly playful and enjoys clever games of dexterity Such as get the toy out from under the couch with their paw. Chase the ball.

They are curious, quick thinking, sweet, Nonshedding and do not require a lot of exercise.

Because of their size so many baby them.

Training and socialization also play key roles in how a Maltese turns out. If you treat them like a helpless baby or spoil/indulge them, a Maltese is likely to end up overdependent and insecure, or bratty and yappy. Instead you should require him to show the same good manners as you would expect from a larger dog. Very sensitive and responsive to nonforceful training, many Maltese excel in competitive obedience and agility. Unfortunately they are notoriously difficult to housebreak – consider an indoor litterbox, or a doggy door leading outside to a small covered potty yard. Excessive barking may also need to be controlled.

They are small little dogs, normally under 7-8 pounds Maltese. Too many people acquire a toy breed puppy without understanding how incredibly fragile a toy breed is.

You can seriously injure a Maltese by stepping on him or by sitting on him when he's curled under a blanket or pillow. And Maltese can seriously injure or kill themselves by leaping from your arms, or off the back of your sofa. A larger dog can grab a Maltese and break his neck with one quick shake. Owning a toy breed means constant supervision and surveillance of what's going on around your tiny dog. Maltese must always be kept on-leash – they are just too easy to injure when not under your complete control.

They are so alert, you see, and because they're so small, they try to sound intimidating. But it can easily get out of control. You must teach them not to bark excessively and to stop barking immediately when you tell them to. But this only works if you establish the right relationship between you and your Maltese, where you are the leader They are so alert, you see, and because they're so small, they try to sound intimidating. But it can easily get out of control. You must teach them not to bark excessively and to stop barking immediately when you tell them to. But this only works if you establish the right relationship between you and your Maltese, where you are the leader