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A Maltese at the 2009 Westminster Dog Show. AFP/Getty Images Dog Breed: Maltese Personality: "The Maltese is a sweet, loving little dog, who wants to be wherever its owner is," says Mary Palmer, president of Northcentral Maltese Rescue, Inc., located in Racine, Wis., a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing Maltese nationwide. "If Maltese cannot be with you, they want to know why. They are affectionate and intelligent almost to a fault." On its website, the American Kennel Club describes the Maltese as "gentle-mannered and affectionate, known for being lively, playfyul and fearless." Grooming: Because of the Maltese's coat -- which is naturally long, flowing and snowy-white, a ...