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General Information On Maltese Dogs

By Olive Pate


Many people are pet owners. In fact, a lot of pet owners have dogs. These animals are considered close companions to humans. There are numerous breeds that are available in the modern day, including those listed in the toy group. Maltese dogs are a small breed that are considered a toy breed.

Origin and name for the breed are said to come from the Mediterranean nation known as Malta. Still, the name might refer to a defunct town in Sicily known as Melita or an island called Mijet. People who want this type of dog should learn as much as they can about this animal. This is important for ensuring that the animals are properly cared for and maintain their happiness and health.

Because this breed has been around for centuries, it is called an ancient breed. Originally called Canis Mellitaeus, this animal has gone by a number of names over time. The origin of the name that is used today is not known. Still, it is believed that it was first used around the 1960s. It was settled by the Kennel Club to call this animal the Maltese around the 19th century.

This breed has a finger dome and rounded skull. They have brown eyes and black, button noses. Their drop ears may have long hair on them and usually there is a halo or darker skin pigmentation that gives the breed its expressive look. If these dogs to not receive enough sun, they might have winter nose, which is when the nose turns light brown or pink. It usually goes back to black after exposure to the sun has increased.

They have coats that are long and silky. They do not have an undercoat. Although some of these animals will have hair that is curly, this is considered a fault in the breed. It is expected for these animals to have a white coat with a bit of ivory coloring on the ears. In some cases, pure white coats with slight yellowing or lemon-colored marks is fine.

This breed does not shed, which is why it considered a good option for people with allergies. Some might prefer coat short. The common cut for these animals is referred to as puppy cut, which includes shaving or trimming the whole body to one short length. Adults range in size from three to 10 pounds and most are seven to 12 inches tall.

These are bred to be companions. They are extremely playful, lively and cuddly. Even as they grow older, their demeanor is expected to remain the same. Some of these dogs could be snappish with small kids and should be watched when playing. Although socializing them while they are puppies can help with reducing this problem. Sometimes these dogs suffer with separation anxiety and need to be close with their owners or other humans.

Generally speaking, these are considered hypoallergenic dogs. They require daily cleaning so their coats do not get stained. People should do research so that they can find out what all is involved with properly caring for these kinds of animals.




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