Maltese vs. Bichon — What's the Difference?

Of or relating to Malta or its people, language, or culture.

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.

A native or inhabitant of Malta.

A bichon frisé.

A person of Maltese ancestry.

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

The Semitic language of the people of Malta, which developed from the Arabic spoken by medieval Arabic-speaking settlers and contains many loanwords from Italian. Maltese and English are the official languages of Malta.

A Bichon Frisé.

A dog of a toy breed having a long silky white coat. The breed was developed in the Mediterranean region and has long been associated with Malta.

A Maltese cat.

Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants.

Breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat

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