| The Maltese has a 
            very pure white fur. Male Maltese's are 8-10 inches [21-25cm]. A 
            female Maltese is 8-9 inches [20-23cm]. They weigh 6 1\2-9 pounds 
            [3-4Kg.]. They have a black nose. The first Maltese dog was shown 
            as  "Maltese lion dog". The Maltese became the Maltese in 
            1888.      | 
        
          | The Maltese is bold 
          and quick. They are highly intelligent. They are lap dogs. The Maltese 
          dog likes to eat dog biscuits so their teeth are strong.    | 
        
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             Their life span is 12 to 14 years.  Their life 
            cycle is embryo, infant, young animal to adult. 
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          | Did you know that 
            Queen Victoria had a Maltese of her own in England with her? 
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          | The Maltese is 
            fine boned and very sturdy.  
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          | The Maltese is 
            also feisty. | 
        
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