Maltese

Character: The Maltese is one of the brightest and gentlest of the toy breeds. The Maltese is exceedingly playful and enjoys clever games of dexterity such as “pull the hidden toy from under the cabinet with your paw.” They are spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to it’s master.

The Maltese is eager to learn, fearless, friendly, and sociable. Its high energy level may overwhelm new owners who aren’t prepared for it, that’s why our harness hold is important to learn.  They are highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks. Maltese are not prone to excessive barking, but their tendency to bark at suspicious activity makes them excellent watchdogs. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises.

They love to cuddle, but are not overly demanding of attention. It is a classic companion dog: graceful and lovable. It does well with other non-canine animals and other  dogs. Maltese love to play outdoors.  Maltese is a good dog for apartment life.  They have a soft silky hair that is hypo-allergenic  and non-shedding. Their size make them perfect for apartment and condo life.

Temperament: Maltese easily befriend other dogs and cats, even much larger ones. Maltese puppies may be too playful for small infants. Maltese will bark at strangers but grow used to them quickly. Lively, Playful, Easygoing, Gentle, Docile,

Care: The Maltese requires quite a bit of grooming, from daily brushing and combing to special lotions to remove tear stains (careful brushing with a warm metal comb works as well). Dead hair should be brushed out, as the Maltese does not shed. Irritating hairs around the eyes need to be removed. Some pet Maltese are trimmed in a ‘puppy cut’ of 1 to 2 inches in length over the entire body for easier maintenance.

The Maltese has a lifespan of 12-14 years, though some live as long as 18 years. Many Maltese have dental issues. They can begin losing teeth by the age of 8 if not properly cleaned. Maltese are prone to sunburns where their hair parts. They get cold easily in chilly climates but can also become quickly overheated as they do not easily dissipate heat.

Training: Encouragement rather than harsh words should always be used when training the Maltese. They are very sensitive. Maltese are very difficult to housebreak and may need to be paper or box trained.

Anabella Female CKC Maltese $1750 Ready Aug 8th SOLD