maltese dog - canis lupus familiaris - white coated dog breed from italy associated with the island of malta, and to a modern

italy maltese adorable animal background beautiful breed canine canis carnivore clever coat companion cute devoted dog doggy domestic ears familiaris friend friendly fur happy head isolated large looking love lupus mammal obedience paw pedigree pet playful portrait profile puppy purebred sitting small smart standing studio sweet vertebrate white young