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Maltese breed information and pictures
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The Maltese is part of the Toy (Companion) group. The Maltese is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Maltese is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Maltese lifestyle is Housepet
The Maltese is susceptible to eye problems and patellar luxation. It is important that when contacting a Maltese breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Maltese from a petstore which commonly are known to support Maltese puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Maltese health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Maltese breed standard.
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Maltese |
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Group:
Toy (Companion) |
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Shoulder Height:
07.75 in - 09.75 in |
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Weight:
4-6 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Low amount |
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Intelligence:
Above Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Italy - Probably appeared about 1000 BC. Entirely bred as companions and .
Character:
This dog is eager to learn, friendly, and sociable.
Temperment:
This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets.
Coat:
Long white hair and no undercoat.
Care
This dog requires quite a bit of grooming, from daily brushing and combing to applying special lotion to remove ugly tear stains. Dead hair should be brushed out, as the Maltese does not shed. Irritating hairs around the eyes need to be removed.
Colour:
White
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Watch Dog
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Recent Maltese breed Related Headlines as of Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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Recent Maltese breed standard Related Searches as of Tuesday, February 09, 2010
- American Kennel Club - Maltese
The Maltese is a toy dog covered from head to foot with a mantle of long, silky, white ... The breed has been an aristocrat of the canine world for over 28 centuries, owned by ...
- AKC Maltese Breed Standard
Detailed description of the AKC Maltese breed standard ... Type refers to the combination of distinguishing characteristics that make a Maltese unique from another breed of dog. ...
- Maltese Breed Standard - The Kennel Club
Maltese Breed Standard ... A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed ...
- Maltese breed focus
3 Breed standards. There are 3 main breed standards and versions of ... All the Maltese breed standards refer to a single, silky, heavy, shiny, flat coat that ...
- Compare Your Maltese Dog to the AKC Maltese Breed Standard
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