A Maltese came from the breed of Shih Tzu's. The Maltese needs to get some exercise, like all dogs, they need to exercise to keep their weight stable. Exercising helps the dog build its endurance which prevents some dieseases. They have long, normally a silky white, coat. It needs to be groomed a lot to remove all the dead dog hair. A Maltese weigh's around 4-6pounds. Though the dog is small, it is very playful and energetic. Back