No, probably not Cleopatra.
It has been estimated that The Maltese breed originated around 6,000 B.C., or 8,000 years ago. Although the ancient Greeks and Romans believed the dog originated on the Island of Malta--they called the breed the Melitaie Dog, Melitaie being the ancient name for Malta--there is really no evidence that proves the dog was indigenous to the Island, but rather that the Maltese is descended from a Spitz-type dog bred by the peoples of the area which is now south central Europe. The breed was eventually distributed as an exotic article of trade from the ancient island trading center of Malta, hence the name, and from there migrated by caravans to the farthest reaches of the civilized world.
Maltese's are Adorable!
you can breed
Jessica Simpsons dog is a Maltese cross poodle.
A maltese/poodle mix
Mslta
Maltese !
A morkie is a designer dog breed mix of a yorshire terrier and a malteese
Synyster Gates' dog is a maltese.
MALTESE
Its a malti-poo, a poodle and Maltese cross breed.
Miley Cyrus got a dog named Sophie. The breed is a Maltese dog.
He/she is definitely NOT a Maltese, but may be a Maltese mix. Maltese are much smaller, 6-8 lbs. approx. Hopefully, the Cymbalta dog is a shelter rescue.