Assertion: maltese | /r/HasProperty | bred
Facets:
value: due to its size
type: CAUSE
value: despite the name similarity
type: OTHER
value: due to astonishing floor-length coat
type: CAUSE
value: with a predilection for the condition
type: OTHER
value: probably
type: DEGREE
value: from a spitz-like dog
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Did you know that the Maltese were bred from a spitz-like dog that used to stay in Malta?
text: Maltese are a breed with a predilection for the condition.
text: Despite the name similarity, Maltese were probably bred from spitz-type dogs in south-central Europe to create a new lapdog that was especially favored by children.
text: The Maltese was bred due to its size and astonishing floor-length coat.
text: Both the Maltese and the Shih Tzu are bred to be companion dogs.
text: The Maltese is a breed noted for being quite healthy.