Maltese vs. Bichon

Malteseadjective

Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants.

Maltesenoun

breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat

Malteseadjective

of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants;

Bichonnoun

Any of a class of toy dogs with curly or wavy hair and long curled tails.

Bichonnoun

A Bichon Frisé.

Bichon

A bichon is a distinct type of toy dog; it is typically kept as a companion dog. Believed to be descended from the Barbet, it is believed the bichon-type dates to at least the 11th century; it was relatively common in 14th century France, where they were kept as pets of the royalty and aristocracy.