There are plenty of low-maintenance, small dog breeds that will fit snugly into a tiny apartment. Below, we'll run through ...

These 10 sweet Maltese are waiting in rescues right now, each hoping for a second chance and a forever home filled with love, ...

Maltese mixes are hybrid dogs that result from crossing a Maltese with another dog breed—like a Yorkshire terrier (morkie) or a dachshund (mauxie). Since designer dogs can inherit a mix of traits from ...

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 Phoenicians (people ...

Most dog owners will know that their pet's hair can be nightmarishly difficult to keep off of clothes and soft furniture. And for those with allergies, dogs that shed a lot can be a deal breaker.

Have you ever wondered where these little dogs came from? At friends’ and relatives’ houses, they drown you in waves of white fur. These puppies’ dark eyes beseech you for just one piece of meat, ...

Canines may come in all shapes and sizes, but the fashion for small dog breeds has reportedly ballooned in recent years. Explanations for this fashion include petite pets' lower cost of living and ...

Soon after humans began domesticating dogs 12,000 to 15,000 years ago, they started breeding small canines. Now, scientists from the University of Utah and seven other institutions have identified a ...