This is why we try to stress over and over again that young children should never be left unsupervised with Maltese and other toy breed dogs.
From Vanilla's point of view, first she was picked up and put on the couch which made it impossible for her to run away, then repeatedly had her cheek touched. It sounds like the first snaps were a warning, but when the teasing continued, she bit your daughter.
This is very serious behavior. I would suggest consulting with an animal behaviorist asap. The whole family needs to be involved as this behavior cannot be allowed to happen ever again. Next time it could be your daughter's face.
From Vanilla's point of view, first she was picked up and put on the couch which made it impossible for her to run away, then repeatedly had her cheek touched. It sounds like the first snaps were a warning, but when the teasing continued, she bit your daughter.
This is very serious behavior. I would suggest consulting with an animal behaviorist asap. The whole family needs to be involved as this behavior cannot be allowed to happen ever again. Next time it could be your daughter's face.