Maltese History
Maltese History
Known to many as "ye ancient doge of Malta", the Maltese breed has a history that traces back many centuries.
References to the Maltese are made in early European writings and were favorites of the Greeks and Romans. Ancient Europeans long believed that the Maltese came from one of the islands off the coast of Sicily. Known then as Melita, geographers eventually agreed to the name Malta.
Malta was an important trading center. Goods moved east and west from this small island. The Maltese often traveled with their owners to distant shores around the world. Their compact size and loving personalities of these charming dogs soon made them ideal items to barter. They were offered as gifts to reigning monarchs, undoubtedly to obtain favored trading status along commercial routes.
It was thought that these lively little dogs were first brought to England by Crusaders returning home from the Mediterranean. The breed became particularly popular with noble women, who often carried them in their sleeves and even tucked in their bosom!
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