Maltese Dog Breed Standard by AKC

General AppearanceThe Maltese is a toy dog covered from head to foot with a mantle of long, silky, white hair. He is gentle-mannered and affectionate, eager and sprightly in action, and, despite his size, possessed of the vigor needed for the satisfactory companion. HeadOf medium length and in proportion to the size of the dog. The skull is slightly rounded on top, the stop moderate. The drop