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Maltese
puppy prices
include...
- Pedigree papers from
the F.C.I.
- Full Vaccinations
- Micro
Chipped
- Pet Passport Book
- 1 bag of Royal Canin
or Hills
Puppy Food
- Free delivery in
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Maltese information
The Maltese is a small, hardy
dog with silky hair. The body is compact, fine-boned, but sturdy
and slightly longer than it is tall with a level top line. The
chest is deep. The skull is slightly rounded on the top with a
moderate stop. The medium length muzzle tapers, but not to a
point. The pendant, low-set ears are set close to the head and
heavily feathered. The black eyes are large, round and set
moderately apart with dark rims. The nose is black with open
nostrils. The dog has a silky, single layer coat that is white
or light ivory. When kept long and groomed like a show dog, it
hangs flat, long over the sides of the body almost to the ground
(about 8½ inches (22cm.)) hanging on each side of a centre part
line and is not wavy, curly or kinky. A lot of owners choose to
cut the coat into a short, easy care puppy cut.
Temperament
The
Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving,
trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at
learning tricks. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of
suspicious noises. It is a classical companion dog; graceful and
lovable. They do well with other non-canine animals and other
dogs. Maltese love to play outdoors. Some like to jump in
puddles. May be difficult to housebreak. If you feed them table
scraps, they can become picky eaters. Do not allow these dogs to
develop Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviours, where the
dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This causes a varying
degree of behaviour problems. If the dog believes he is boss, he
can be snappish with children and even adults. Do not
over-pamper or overprotect these little dogs, for they will
become unstable, and some may become jealous of visitors.
Maltese who are allowed to take over the house, being boss of
the humans can also develop separation anxiety, guarding, and
obsessive barking. These are not Maltese traits, but rather
behaviours brought on by the way the dog is treated by the
people around them. These behaviours will go away when the dog
is surrounded by stable pack leaders.
Size
Height: Dogs 8-10 inches
(21-25cm.) Bitches 8-9 inches (20-23cm.)
Weight: from 6½-9 pounds (3-4kg.)
Needs
Maltese
need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their
exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not
fulfil their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go
on daily walks are more likely to display behaviour problems.
They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead,
such as a large fenced in yard. They remain playful well into
old age. They are very active indoors.
The Maltese is a good dog for
apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay
without a yard.
Grooming
Daily combing and brushing of
the long coat is important but be gentle, as the coat is very
soft. Clean the eyes daily to prevent staining, and clean the
beard after meals for the same reason. Bathe or dry shampoo
regularly - making sure the animal is thoroughly dry and warm
afterward. Clean the ears, and pull out hair growing inside the
ear canal. The eyes should be checked regularly and cleaned if
necessary. The hair on the top of the head is often tied up in a
topknot to keep it away from the eyes. Some pet owners opt to
clip the hair short for easier and less time consuming grooming.
The Maltese sheds little to no hair and is good for allergy
sufferers.
Maltese Origins
The
Maltese was developed in Italy. It is said to have miniature
spaniel and poodle blood. The Maltese was first recognized as a
breed in Malta, where they received their name. They were once
known as "Ye ancient dogge of Malta,". The breed was owned by
royalty all over the world. Women carried them around in their
sleeves and slept with them in their beds. They were first
brought to England by Crusaders returning home from the
Mediterranean. The Maltese was first recognized by the AKC in
1888.
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