The Maltese is a gentle and fearless breed dog. It is very friendly, social, playful, loving, clever, alert, cheerful dog. It can become a therapy dog and can participate in sports such as agility, obedience, rally and tracking. It has silky hair and a compact and fine-boned body, large, black eyes, round and set moderately apart with dark rims and black nose with open nostrils. It needs to be exercised regularly. Spirited, lively, playful, gentle, loving, devoted, social, cheerful, clever