Maltese dog.
Country of origin	Central Mediterranean Area
Patronage	Italy
Traits Weight Male 3-8 lb. Female 2-7 lb. Height Male 8-10 in. Female 8-9 in. Coat white Litter size avg. 1 to 3 puppies. Life span 12-15 years
Classification / standards
Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Maltese is a small breed of dog in the pet group. It descends from dogs originating in the Central Mediterranean Area. The breed name and origins are generally understood to derive from the Mediterranean island nation of Malta; however, the name is sometimes described with reference to the distinct Adriatic island of Mljet, or a defunct Sicilian town called Melita

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