Maltese Terrier

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Appearance
Adult Maltese range from roughly 3 to 10 lb (1.4 to 4.5 kg), though breed why not visit, Pet Jumping Spiders standards, as a whole, call why not visit, Pet Classifieds Information for weights between 4 and 8 lb (1.8 to 3.7 kg). There are variations depending on which standard look at, King Charles Spaniel is being used; many, like the American Kennel Club, call try, Devon Rex for a weight that is ideally between 4 and 6 lb (1.8 to 2.7 kg), and no more than 7 lb (3.2 kg). The coat look at, Pets Australia - Pets for Sale Pet Information Health Classifieds Breeders is straight and silky and lacks an undercoat. The color why not visit, Pet Mice Cages is pure white also look at, Chinook and although cream or light also see, Bronze Wing Pionus lemon ears why not visit, Setting Up An Aquarium is permissible it is not desirable. Some individuals may have curly or woolly hair, but this is outside try, Tennessee Walking Horse (Tennessee Walker) the standard. also see, Feeding your Cat Characteristics include slightly rounded skulls,with a one finger width dome. Also, a black nose that is two finger width long.The drop ears also see, Large Pet Spiders with long hair and very dark eyes, surrounded by darker skin pigmentation that is called a "halo", giving Maltese their expressive look. The body is compact with the length equaling the height. Their noses can fade and become pink also look at, American Wirehair Cat or light , Reptiles as Pets brown in color. try, Pet Mice Cages This is often referred to as a "winter nose" and many times will become black again with increased exposure to the sun. have a look at, American Wirehair Cat

Temperament
Maltese can be very energetic and are known for their occasional wild outbursts of physical activity, bolting around at top speed with amazing agility; given this, they still do well for apartment also look at, American Wirehair Cat dwellers. They are relatively easy to train and enjoy a playful game of fetch. These intelligent dogs try, Japanese Chin learn quickly, and pick up new tricks , Setting Up An Aquarium and behaviours easily. Since they were bred specifically for companionship, they do not do well being left alone for long hours.

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For all their diminutive size, Maltese seem to be without fear. In fact, many Maltese seem relatively indifferent to creatures/objects larger than themselves (unless of course it is the owner). They are among the gentlest mannered of all little dogs, also look at, Australian Cattle yet they are lively and playful as well as vigorous. Because of their size, Maltese dogs also see, Pet Mexican Red Knee Tarantula are not a good choice for families consider, Pet Jumping Spiders with small children because they can be easily injured and they will bite when mistreated(Picture small child falling on top of, or pulling fur of Maltese)

Care
Maltese have hair, not fur and have little to no shedding if cared for properly. Like their relatives Poodles and Bichon Fris?, they are considered to be largely hypoallergenic and many people who are allergic to Dogs consider, Yorkshire Terrier may not be allergic to the Maltese (See list of Hypoallergenic dog , Rabbit Breeds breeds). Regular grooming is required to prevent their coats consider, Azteca from matting. Many owners will keep their Maltese clipped in a "puppy cut," a 1 - 2" all over trim that makes the dog , Kathiawari Horse resemble a puppy. Dark staining in the hair around the eyes ("tear staining") can be a problem in this breed, look at, Setting Up An Aquarium and is mostly a function of how much the individual dog's eyes water look at, Baby Rats and the size of the tear ducts. If the face is kept dry and cleaned daily, the staining can be minimized. If maltese are cared for properly they will have nice smooth hair.

Health
The Maltese is generally a healthy breed also look at, Belgian Malinois with few inherent problems. Some problems seen are luxating patella, White consider, Havanese Dog Shaker Dog also look at, Japanese Chin Syndrome, portosystemic liver shunt and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Average life span is 12-15 years.

History
As an aristocrat of the canine world, this ancient breed checkout, Pet Jumping Spiders has been known by a variety of names throughout the centuries. Originally called the Melitaie Dog, try, Jack Russell Terrier he has also been known as "Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta", the Roman Ladies' Dog, , Fish Breeding the Comforter Dog, checkout, Pet Jumping Spiders the Spaniel Gentle, also look at, Chinchillas as Pets the Bichon, the Shock Dog, , King Charles Spaniel the Maltese Lion Dog also look at, Skye Terrier and the Maltese Terrier. Sometime within the past century, he has come to simply be known as the Maltese. The breed's history can be traced back many centuries. Some have placed its origin at two or three thousand years ago and Darwin himself placed the origin of the breed try, Fish Food for Aquarium Fish at 6000 BC.1

The Maltese is thought to have been descended from a Spitz type dog , Tibetan Mastiff - Do-Khyi found among the Swiss Lake dwellers and bred down to obtain its small size. Although there is also some evidence that the breed try, Tibetan Mastiff - Do-Khyi originated in Asia and is related to the Tibetan Terrier, the exact origin is unknown.2 Maltese are generally associated with the Isle of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. The dogs have a look at, Blue and Gold Macaw probably made their way to Europe through the Middle East with the migration of nomadic tribes. The Isle of Malta (or Melitae as it was then known) was a geographic center of early trade, and explorers undoubtedbly found ancesters of the tiny, white dogs checkout, Pet Jumping Spiders left there as barter for necessities and supplies. The dogs checkout, Unusual Pets were favored by the wealthy and royalty alike and were bred over time to specifically be a companion animal.

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