These Maltese are small, hardy dog with silky hair. The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks.The Maltese is a good dog for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Daily combing and brushing of the long coat is important but be gentle, as the coat is very soft. The Maltese is hypo-allergenic and non shedding and is great all around family dog.. Text (xxx) xxx-xxx2