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The Maltese, with their long hair and dark round eyes, have a unique appearance. A sociable breed they often befriend other pets and will warm up to strangers given enough time and interaction Full-grown, they typically weigh 4-7 pounds and stand 7-9 inches tall.

Malteses are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The Maltese, with their loving personalities and playful attitudes, are great around older children. They are definitely companion dogs who also get along well with other pets. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Maltese does not require an abundance of activity , but they do love to play chase and enjoy occasional walks. So strap up your tennis shoes and provide plenty of catch-toys for this toy breed! Overall, their exercise needs are low.

Maltese have a distinctive long, white, silky coat with no undercoat. Some may have cream or lemon-colored ears. They do require daily brushing to remove dead hair and require periodic dental care since they do sometimes have problems with their teeth. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Malteses are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Malteses are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. This breed can adapt to a rural lifestyle but does best as an indoor dog. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

The loyal and lovable Pekingese are also known for their independent nature and sometimes stubborn attitude. Proper training and discipline are essential for this regal looking pup, but be sure to expect a life of having a wonderful and loving family companion by your side as well. Full-grown, they typically weigh 7-14 pounds and stand 6-9 inches tall.

Pekingeses are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Although they tend to snore, these loyal lovelies make great bedfellows and are ideal for apartment dwellers without young children. They are wary of strangers and will bark when seeing someone new, making them good watch dogs. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

These dogs enjoy a leisurely walk outdoors but are equally happy to romp around inside. Pekingese pups love their daily walks but won’t do well outdoors when the weather heats up. A good run around the house will be all they need to stay in tip top form. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

The long flowing coat of the Pekingese is regal and quite lovely, but it will mat unless combed at least weekly, although preferably more often. Be careful that the over-nose wrinkle is cleaned daily to avoid infection, and be sure to inspect their um, rear area after bathroom breaks to make sure nothing sticks... if you catch our drift. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Pekingeses are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Although they tend to snore, these loyal lovelies make great bedfellows and are ideal for apartment dwellers without young children. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.