Breed Info - Maltese
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Overview
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Breed Group
Toy Size Small How much exercise? Up to 30 minutes per day Length of coat Long How much grooming? Every day |
Sheds?
Yes Town or Country Country Type of home Apartment Minimum Garden Size None Lifespan Over 10 Years |
Description
Gentle, playful, charming
Gentle, playful, charming
In view of his island origin, the Maltese is likely to have been a pure breed for many years. Small dogs of the type have been known around the Mediterranean for centuries and, as with many breeds, were traded by the Phoenicians as they sailed from country to country. There is evidence that the breed was in Malta in Roman times and the dogs were bred as pets, both as lap dogs and ‘sleeve’ dogs, carried in the coat sleeve.
One of the sweetest of the Toy breeds, the Maltese needs a lot of attention to keep his long, soft, silky coat in immaculate condition. Much of his beauty comes from the stark contrast of his dark eyes with their black rims, and black nose against his pure white coat. To achieve the correct expression, the head must be equally balanced from stop to occiput, and stop to tip of nose.
His temperament is merry and friendly, and he is very bright and intelligent. A lively little dog, full of fun, who belies his chocolate-box appearance.
One of the sweetest of the Toy breeds, the Maltese needs a lot of attention to keep his long, soft, silky coat in immaculate condition. Much of his beauty comes from the stark contrast of his dark eyes with their black rims, and black nose against his pure white coat. To achieve the correct expression, the head must be equally balanced from stop to occiput, and stop to tip of nose.
His temperament is merry and friendly, and he is very bright and intelligent. A lively little dog, full of fun, who belies his chocolate-box appearance.
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