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Toytoy🌍 Maltatoy companion
Maltese
Gentle, playful, affectionate, alert
Popularity
746
Ancient toy companion with a flowing coat; gentle, lively, and people devoted.
Lifespan
14–15 years
Coat
single coat of long, flat, silky white hair without undercoat
Colors
white
Male height
8–10 in
Female height
8–10 in
Male weight
6–9 lb
Female weight
6–9 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
1
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
5
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
1
Grooming
4
Drooling
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
2
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
1
