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Dog people · Maltese

Dating a Maltese owner

Updated September 15, 2026

Short answer

Maltese owners live with a low-key dog that is small in size and social by temperament. Maltese people are tidy and gentle and carry the dog more than they admit. On a date, plan for a coffee patio, a short walk, a couch and a film.

What a Maltese needs from a partner

A partner who likes a lap dog and a quiet apartment.

The first date that suits a Maltese person

Match the energy: a coffee patio, a short walk, a couch and a film. Nobody needs to prove anything on a hike.

Dogs that would get along with a Maltese

Scored on the same factors the app uses: energy, size, temperament, and whether each animal is good with the other's kind. Typical for the breed, not a promise about any one animal.

  1. Shih tzu 100% pet matchboth low-key · same size
  2. Pug 100% pet matchboth low-key · same size
  3. French bulldog 90% pet matchboth low-key · same size
  4. Cavalier King Charles spaniel 78% pet matchlow-key meets steady · same size

Cats that could share a home with a Maltese

Mixed households only work when both animals are easy with the other kind. These are the likeliest.

  1. Ragdoll 100% pet matchboth low-key · same size · both easy with the other kind
  2. Scottish fold 100% pet matchboth low-key · same size · both easy with the other kind
  3. Domestic longhair 84% pet matchboth low-key · same size · both easy with the other kind

The conversation to have early

White coat, tear stains, and a dog that would rather be held. Fine with cats; often nervous around big dogs. Say it before the second date, not after the first sleepover.

More on the people side in what to do when your dog does not like your date and whether to bring the dog on a first date.

Questions

What is a good first date for a Maltese owner?

Something that fits the dog's day: a coffee patio, a short walk, a couch and a film. Ask before bringing your own pet along.

Do Malteses get along with other pets?

Typically good with dogs and fine with cats. Every animal is its own case; on Attune each pet's real answers set the match.

What should I know before dating someone with a Maltese?

White coat, tear stains, and a dog that would rather be held. Fine with cats; often nervous around big dogs.