Given their placid, gentle nature, these lapdogs are one of the best family dog breeds. “As a companion animal, the Maltese ...

Gandalf was recently surrendered to the shelter by a breeder in a heartbreaking state that left everyone fighting back tears. He didn’t come rocking the shiny, fluffy coat that Maltese dog breeds are ...

When it comes to the shih tzu vs Maltese, it can be hard to decide which one to welcome into your family. After all, they're ...

A small dog was killed and its owner injured after two larger dogs escaped from their home in NJ and attacked them, police ...

Low-shedding dogs like Poodles and Shih Tzus are ideal for Indian weather, making them perfect for busy owners with little ...

Ripa's new dog, a Maltese/Shih Tzu mix named Lena, joins her other rescue pooch Chewie Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...

Although Maltese dogs are intrinsically linked with the Mediterranean island of Malta, it’s not known if they actually originated there – they’re said to have been imported by the ...