The Maltese is a toy dog with a compact build.The height from the dog’s withers to the ground is equal to the length from the dog’s withers to the tail.The coat of the Maltese is long, flat, and silky. It hangs over the sides of the body, and it reaches almost to the ground. The coat color for this breed is pure white. Lemon or light tan shading on the dog’s ears may be present.
