How cute...looks like my little girl who is a Schichon or Bitschu depending on who you ask (cross breed of Bison Frise and Shitszu). They have the long hair of a Shitszu and wavy/curly hair of the Bison. BUT they are hell on wheels Guess that's why her nick is Monster Maddie
Oooops...I thought the Maltese had long silky hair. What do I know I know mine is very difficult to keep groomed. That Bison curly hair has a very course texture and mats so easily. I usually keep her shaved except for her face, ears and tail.