The Maltese breed is a very small breed of dog that belongs to the toy group. Due to its size, this breed of dog does not do work, but is more just for companionship. The great thing about Malteses, is that they do not shed. This makes them the perfect companion for people who suffer from allergies. Most of the time, the Maltese breed is known to get along will with other people, as well as children. Most of the time, Malteses also get along with other animals. So even if you have a cat, the Maltese breed could be the perfect dog for you. It does appear that the Maltese breed knows no fear, meaning that it's very easy to get them to socialize with animals that are bigger than them. In fact, Malteses will normally treat all animals, large or small, the same. It's for this fact, you should not pair the Maltese up with another dog that likes to put smaller dogs in their place, because they may hurt the small Maltese.