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Maltese dogs are super cute and carry an aura of joyful serenity. These pups are famous worldwide for their unrivaled companionship. You can count on a Maltese to give you love and affection all day and all night long!
Devoted and Loyal
The Maltese is an incredibly devoted and loyal pup, and they bond well with every member of the household.
Absolutely Adorable
Maltese dogs are so adorable that they have been favored by the Royals and regular people alike for centuries.
People-Loving
The Maltese is highly sociable and will keep you and the family entertained for hours on end! These little dogs are sure to keep you smiling with their fun-loving personalities.
Incredibly Intelligent
Maltese dogs are easy to train because of their intelligence and obedience. You can teach Maltese fun tricks, or train them to suit your home fairly quickly!
Great for Small Homes
The Maltese is the perfect pooch for apartments and smaller homes. Their tiny stature, low-exercise needs, trainability, and low-shedding ranking makes them the number one choice for small homes.
Perfectly Portable
Whether you are taking a trip to the store or the moon, a Maltese is lightweight and makes the ultimate travel buddy.
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Questions & Answers
A Maltese is a small, bob-tailed dog breed with a long and illustrious history. They originated on the Mediterranean island of Malta, and have been a popular pet across Europe and the United States for centuries. Maltese are loyal, intelligent, and gentle, making them an ideal companion at home. They boast white, silky fur that rarely sheds and stay relatively small, usually weighing no more than seven pounds. Not just beloved as a lapdog, Maltese are active and trainable; they excel in obedience and agility competitions, as well as therapy work.
The Maltese coat is quite unique and incredible to behold! It is a long and silky, straight-haired single layer coat that usually falls just below the knee--but can vary in length depending on the particular breed. The Maltese coat can be white, off-white, cream, or apricot-colored with various shadings. The texture is often described as soft and silky, like a baby's hair. Maltese coats require frequent brushing as well as trimming to keep their coats looking neat, as well as regular grooming to ensure it stays in great condition.
Maltese dogs will eat nearly anything they can get their paws on, but they need well-balanced, nutrient-rich diets that are appropriate for their breed size. Ideally, a proper diet for a Maltese should include high-quality kibble designed specifically for small breeds with an emphasis on protein and fat. You may also want to supplement their diet with some suitably sized pieces of fresh chicken, beef or fish, as well as some eggs, low-fat cheese and boiled vegetables. Also, make sure your Maltese has ample access to fresh drinking water so they can stay properly hydrated.
Before you bring your new Maltese home, it's important to prepare your home for their arrival. First, make sure the temperature of your home suits your pet's needsMaltese prefer a cool temperature between 64 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, create a safe, comfortable space for your pet to sleep, with a bed and toys. Also, set up a designated potty area inside your home with puppy pads and/or a litter box.
It is difficult to estimate exactly how big a Maltese puppy will grow to be, as size is determined by a number of different factors ranging from genetics to diet and exercise. However, an adult Maltese will typically be between 4-7 pounds, 8-10 inches tall at the shoulder, and 8-10 inches in length. They have a rounded body and short legs. Maltese can continue to grow until one-and-a-half to two years old and may reach slightly larger sizes.
Yes, Malteses are incredibly active dogs! They make fantastic companions since they have plenty of energy to keep up with even the busiest of schedules. Malteses need a lot of mental and physical exercise throughout the day, such as long walks, playtime activities, and interactive toys. Even when indoors, they will make the most of whatever room they have and will often find themselves running and jumping around. This breed is typically very responsive to training and loves being taught new tricks.
Absolutely! Malteses make wonderful family dogs, due to their hearty playfulness, intelligence and highly social nature. Malteses bonds quickly with their family, so combine that with their natural charm and you have a wonderful furry companion for your entire family. An affectionate breed, Malteses usually get along great with children, making them an ideal family pet. They’re not overly demanding and as a small breed they’re easy to manage. Malteses need plenty of exercise and a few daily walks to stay healthy and active, but they do so with enthusiasm.
Training your Maltese requires consistency and patience. Start by socializing your pup: introduce them to different people, places, and types of pets, so they grow up confident and friendly. Begin teaching obedience commands, like "sit," "stay," and "come," by offering treats as a reward. Establish a routine and appropriate boundaries—such as no begging at the table—and consistently reinforce them so they know what to expect. With time and dedication, basic obedience training can be mastered fairly quickly.
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