I agree, this breed does have a colourful and intriguing history. However Imbris, in your drive to distance the animal from Maltese origins you continually omit the clear, historical and documented references to Saint Publius' pet; you seem to make this oversight rather consistently. The fact that the Maltese (dog) is firmly linked with the Mediterranean island of Malta in modern times is equally incontrovertible. Also; seeing this article featured (especially after all the tumult it's caused) would be very nice indeed ^^