: any of a breed of toy dogs with a long silky white coat, a black nose, and very dark eyes
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Finally, this week is 6-year-old Maltese, Brooklyn, a small dog with a love for the camera and striking a pose.—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 Small dogs, like Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Maltese or Shih Tzus typically live between 14-16 years.—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Chihuahuas, Maltese, poodles, Yorkshire terriers, Pomeranians, Lhasa Apsos, King Charles cavalier spaniels, and Shih Tzus are all prone to periodontal disease.—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 Thursday, June 13 Channel 1 Matt Maltese — 8:05 p.m.—Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 June 2024 Other requirements to qualify include being in receipt of stable and regular income, holding an EU health insurance policy, and being able to communicate in one of the official languages of Malta (English and Maltese).—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Working as independent contractors who aren’t reimbursed for travel expenses, making enough for groceries, clothing, the dogs (the couple have a Yorkie, a Maltese and a husky), the truck and the costs involved with having a baby can be a challenge.—Gina Ryder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 Join 5 others in the comments View Comments In 2008, a New York probate court overruled controversial real estate mogul Leona Helmsley’s $12-million bequest to her beloved Maltese, Trouble, knocking down the dog’s share of her estate to $2 million.—Alexandra Peers, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024 But her mom, Doriana, decided to take it up a notch by getting her two Toy Maltese Bichons - Nala and Thor.—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
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