Maltese Terrier, Maltese Terrier Dog, Maltese Terrier Breeders, Maltese Terrier Picture
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Italy/Malta.
MOST SUITED AS Family pet.
SIZE
The shoulder-height is 21 - 25cm (8 1/2 - 9 1/2in) for dogs and 20 - 23cm (7 1/2 - 9in) for bitches.
COAT
The Maltese has a white coat of long silken hair without an undercoat, which is worn with a parting down the center of the back.
CARE REQUIRED
Grooming requirements for this breed are substantial, including daily brushing and combing and regular washing. There is a special lotion to remove the ugly "tear" stains. Hairs can grow in the corner of the eyes which cause irritation. Prevent this by removing them. These dogs do not shed hair, the dead hairs can be removed from the brush after grooming. The coat is supposed to be long, reaching the ground. The hair in front of the eyes is usually held together with a hair band. Keeping the coat in show condition requires considerable effort. Owners of show dogs oil the hair and wind the hair in curling papers to prevent it from splitting.
CHARACTER
Maltese Terriers are friendly, lovable, and playful dogs, are sociable, eager to learn, yet sensitive. They can get along really well with children and bond very closely with their handler.
TRAINING
Training these dogs is relatively easy because they like to be with their family and will adapt. They are very sensitive for harsh words and should never be trained with a hard approach.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
The Maltese likes to avoid causing any problems and therefore usually gets on well with other dogs, household animals, and children. The breed causes no difficulties with visitors.
EXERCISE
It is not necessary to take this dog for lots of long walks but if you like doing so, it will happily accompany you.
Maltese Terrier, Maltese Terrier Dog, Maltese Terrier Breeders, Maltese Terrier Picture