It has also been stated that Aristotle was actually the first person to make any sort of reference to the breed, and he referred to it as the Canis Melitaeus. (2/15) by Judy Powell November 1, 2020, 2:15 pm Judy Powell 0 Previous 2/15 Next View full list See more Previous article This breed is one of the oldest breeds that is in existence today, as it has had references that trace back all the way to about 500 B.C. Next article Maltese is a dog of amazingly sweet personality. They are always on the go, always energetic, and always eager to meet new people and discover new things. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.