But, thankfully, Maltese are among the small dog breeds that don’t shed much. “This makes them less likely to trigger reactions in those allergic to dogs,” Dr MacMillan says.

But, thankfully, Maltese are among the small dog breeds that don’t shed much. “This makes them less likely to trigger reactions in those allergic to dogs,” Dr MacMillan says.

In another video, Em explains that when she turned 16, her father said she could get a cat or a dog. She chose a dog, and has grown up from 16 to 34 with her Maltese by her side. "I've made a lot ...