Maltese

Personality: Gentle, playful, affectionate; fearless in a charming toy-dog way

Energy Level: Somewhat active; a classic lapdog, but Maltese still like brisk walks, playtime, and learning tricks

Good with Children: Better with supervision

Good with Other Dogs: With supervision

Shedding: Infrequent, hypoallergenic

Grooming: Daily brushing

Trainability: Agreeable

Height: 7-9 inches

Weight: under 7 pounds

Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

Barking Level: Medium