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Basic Information To Know About The Maltese

2016/5/4 10:16:19

The Maltese (sometimes called the "Roman Ladies Dog", "Comforter Dog" or "Maltese Lion Dog") is an ancient breed from the Isle of Malta that features a silky white coat and a highly energetic and playful temperament. The breed can be traced back to 500BC where it featured in Greek and Roman art, and they were first valued as an exotic item of trade.

A few of their most recognizable features include their playfulness, high level of energy, need for attention and non-shedding coat - which help make the Maltese a suitable choice for allergy sufferers, apartment dwellers and anyone who has a lot of time for a dog.

The Maltese is well-known for their gentle and playful temperament while being fearless for their size. They are generally friendly with strangers once they get to know them, which along with their small size can make them unsuitable as a guard dog.

The Maltese is also known to be moderately intelligent - ranking equal 59th with the Brussels Griffon compared to other dogs based on their ability to learn obedience commands. They are also known to be too fragile for rough children - making them not the best choice as a family pet. The Maltese is usually very compatible with other animals such as other dogs, cats and smaller animals.

Grooming the Maltese is a relatively demanding task. They require a high amount of brushing every day as well as special dental care and complete grooming every 4 weeks if their hair is kept long.

The Maltese doesn't need a large yard to run around in, so they can be highly suitable for apartment living if they are exercised enough.

The Maltese enjoys activities such as play sessions and runs around the house or yard late into their life. They have a high level of energy and need to be given daily exercise in the form of average-length walks to prevent behavior problems.

The Maltese can make the perfect dog for families with older children, retirees, apartment dwellers, allergy sufferers or anyone willing to shower a dog with lots of attention. They are suitable for anyone who is willing to commit to a regular amount of grooming and take time to give them patient training where the human is the pack leader as well as take them for moderate daily walks and give a very high amount of companionship and attention. Though they might be somewhat unsuitable for pets in households with small children, if you are able to meet their high demand for attention and regular grooming then the Maltese could make the ideal dog breed for you.

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