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One of the oldest breeds of dog, the Maltese originated on the island of Malta where it has bred true for hundreds of years. Charles Darwin theorized that the Maltese Dog could be as old as 6,000 years; but conservative estimates place the Maltese Breed at around 2500 years old. The island where the breed originated was a mecca of trade and, as such, the dog was taken around the world by visiting travelers. They were exported throughout Europe and Asia and reach England in the 1300s. With their flowing silky coats they became quite popular with noble ladies. Today this dog is an extremely popular companion and is known for their pure white coat that reaches the floor. They lack an undercoat, which makes the Maltese an ideal pet for those with allergies. They can be styled with a puppy cut, cropping of the Malteses hair to about two inches, or traditional style where the dog's straight hair will reach the ground. Also, this breed of dog is subject to tear stains because of their white hair. These can be cleaned with special products and it has been said that purified water reduces the troublesome eye stains that Maltese are notorious for. The Maltese makes an affectionate house pet, they are wonderful lap dogs. They can easily meet their exercise needs indoors and make good pets for apartment living. Daily brushing of the coat is essential to keep it from matting, even if the dog is clipped. They are great with older children but can snap at younger ones, so it is important to make sure thy are socialized well. Maltese dogs are a very sociable dog breed with boundless energy. It is not uncommon for a Maltese puppy to show the same exhuberance as an adult dog. As for being a watchdog, they have a bark that must be trained out of them, or they will cry wolf every time they hear something outside. Maltese, however, are very easy to learn tricks and can be potty trained to go indoors in a box or special area you create.
Basic Dog Breed Information
Weight Range: 4 - 7 lbs.
Avg. Height: 5 in.
Breed Origin: Malta
Nicknames: Comforter Dog, Ancient Dog of Malta, Melita
AKC Group: Toy
Maltese Liftstyle Info
Tolerates Cold Weather
Tolerates Hot Weather
Good Watchdog
Needs Exercise
Good w/Other Animals
Easily Trainable
Can Live Outside
Needs Grooming Often
Lives Well In City Life
Good With Kids
This breed has been considered a glamorous pet for centuries. Maltese have been subjects of several paintings and have even had poetry written about them.
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Left On: Jan 08, 2013 04:01PM From: Zoe Title: How can I train my 3 year old Maltese???????????
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Left On: Dec 20, 2012 02:17AM From: Mia Title: Trixie
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Left On: Nov 09, 2012 12:14AM From: Spencer Title: Soon and Very Soon
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Left On: Apr 20, 2012 02:13PM From: Cindy Title: Help my Maltese wont let us pet her
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Left On: Nov 16, 2011 07:01PM From: Andrea Title: potty training
I have a maltese who is about 3 years old. He was never appropriately trained to go outside. He pees and poops wherever he wants but it is always when there is no one around to see him. I need to know how to train him to consistently use the doggy door to go outside to use the restroom.
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Left On: Aug 21, 2011 07:58PM From: Silvia Title: skin very pink around neck and three quarters of his body
I am worried about my maltese dog whose skin from the neck to three quarters down his body is quite pink. I took him to the vet who gave him a steriod injection, tapeworm tablets and antibiotics, none of which have helped. He doesn't seem to be himself and i am really worried about him. I don't want to keep taking him to the vet, and have him going from one lot of tablets to another when even the vet wasn't 100% certain what the problem was. He thought after what he had given him he would improve and he hasn't. Has anyone else experienced the same problem? If so how or what did you use, to overcome the problem?
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Left On: Dec 25, 2009 05:36PM From: kelly Title: mu maltese is exremely unaffectionate
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Left On: May 11, 2009 04:31PM From: Nannette Title: My dog is afraid of other dogs!
My adorable 4yr old maltese is afraid of other dogs. She first barks then trembles around them. She also barks at anyone that approaches her. She is never agressive just barks and gets overly excited. Is it too late to socialize he? How do I go about this?
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Left On: Apr 17, 2009 11:42AM From: Alexa Lee Title: Will They Be Ok
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Left On: Feb 01, 2009 04:01PM From: SANDRA Title: HAIR TURNING PINK/ORANGE
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Left On: Jan 09, 2009 12:32PM From: ana a Title:
We have a 5 months old maltipoo, she is our first dog ever. We have been so happy since she came 3 months ago.
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Left On: Sep 20, 2008 10:05PM From: bright Title: pure breed maltese
Im raising a 5 month old maltese dog. He does look like maltese except that he has pigment on his skin. The pigment is in darker pink than his skin and he has them on stomach and back.
Id asked many many people who have maltese dogs but they dont seem to know about it.
Im not really sure if pure breed maltese can have those pigmentation on the skin. Ive been searching for an answer but I cant find anything about it.
( He has a single coat and straight hair. But hes a little bit overweight but this body still small compare to his weight.)
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Left On: Jul 02, 2008 09:25PM From: Jillian Title: My maltese only barks at my son - HELP !!
I have a 12mth old pure bred Maltese...he constantly barks at my 9 year old son. How do we make him stop - he is driving us insane ... the barking is high pitched and very annoying.
My son has never harmed him in any way - he just stands back and barks in a very defensive manner.
Please help us with some tips - other than that hes a gorgeous dog.
But children - he instantly barks at - And does not stop until they are out of sight.
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Left On: Jun 23, 2008 11:27PM From: Maltese Mania Title: Maltese Eye Stains
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Left On: Jun 07, 2008 12:56PM From: Indigo Blue Title: Maltese Dog Eyes
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