Living With & Loving A Maltese - Ancient Breed Favorite Among Celebrities
Jessica Simpson star of MTV reality television has a Maltese Poodle Cross named "Daisy" in honor of her new character of Daisy Duke in the new Dukes Of Hazard movie. The small lap dogs are the favorite accessories for style-conscious celebrities.
Other celebrities who own full blood Maltese include Sean Puffy Combs who owns a Maltese name"Sophie". Elizabeth Taylor’s Maltese is named "Sugar"
The Maltese is documented as the oldest breed of all the lap dogs. This breed was the favorite of the royal families. The ladies of the royal court adored and revered the small beautiful breed.
The women of the royal court would carry the Maltese on their sleeves like little ornaments to attest to their station in life. The Greek Philosopher Theophrastus and even Aristotle described the beauty of the Maltese in their writings.
The glorious Maltese is still an adored pet and sought-after as a show dog and as the companion to the modern royal court of celebrities.
<b>Other Facts About The Maltese:</b>
The Maltese was first registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1888. This dog is classified in the Toy Dog Group.
<b>History:</b>
Some historical evidence links the Maltese to the genetic make up of the Lhasa Apso, the Tibetan Terrier, the Tibetan Spaniel, and even the Pekingese. By all accounts, the Maltese is a truly ancient breed of dog.
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