Dog Breed Personality
Maltese Personality
- Gentle
- Affectionate
- Playful
- Fearless
Most often The Cuddle Deputy
The Maltese is a gentle, glamorous companion with a surprisingly fearless streak. Devoted and affectionate, they adore their people and a good lap, mixing sweet, playful charm with the confidence of a dog twice their size.
Personality types a Maltese often is
That gentle, affectionate, devoted nature is why Maltese often read as The Cuddle Deputy, The Party Animal, or The Gentle Dreamer.
Of course, every Maltese is an individual — breed is a head start, not a personality. The only way to know your dog's type for sure is to ask them.
Maltese personality — frequently asked questions
What is a Maltese's personality like?
The Maltese is a gentle, glamorous companion with a surprisingly fearless streak. Devoted and affectionate, they adore their people and a good lap, mixing sweet, playful charm with the confidence of a dog twice their size.
What personality type is a Maltese?
That gentle, affectionate, devoted nature is why Maltese often read as The Cuddle Deputy, The Party Animal, or The Gentle Dreamer. That said, every dog is an individual — take the free 20-question test to find your Maltese's exact type.
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