Sentences with phrase «favored as a lap dog»

Although originally bred for hunting, they became favored as a lap dog in Britain during the time of Queen Elizabeth I. First seen in the United States in the late 1800s, the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized the Maltese as part of the toy group in 1888.

Favored as a lap dog for centuries across Europe, the Maltese is a very adaptable, gentle and affectionate family pet that does well in homes of any size.

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However it got there, it gained great favor with the Japanese imperial family and was kept as a lap dog and ornament; some particularly small Chins were reportedly kept in hanging «bird» cages.