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Petland Overland Park, Kansas
The Maltese is a small, elegant toy breed known for its long, silky white coat and gentle nature.
It is affectionate, playful, and thrives on human companionship, making it a wonderful lap dog. Despite its delicate appearance, the Maltese is lively, fearless, and intelligent. This breed is also hypoallergenic and well-suited for indoor living.
Maltese were named from where they originated, Malta, which is a small island south of Italy. This breed has roots that date back centuries. Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary adored this breed and kept them as companion dogs in their palace. The Maltese has a very established history as a quality dog that has provided many people with true loyal companionship.
Maltese have exceptional personalities and very warm and tender temperaments. This breed enjoys being around his family and enjoys engaging with them. Thanks to their non-aggressive behavior and gentle disposition, they make wonderful family pets who do well around children and other pets in the home. This breed is also used as a therapy dog due to its overall personality, demeanor, and genuine caring ways.
The Maltese has a stunning silky white coat that requires routine grooming and care. Many Maltese owners suggest a full brushing of their dog’s coat two to three times a week. Prior to brushing your puppy’s coat, apply a light spray of water or a detangling agent to his fur. This will prevent his coat from knotting and will allow a much easier and more pleasant brushing session for your dog. The Maltese also tends to do well with a bi-weekly bath and routine nail clipping. This will help your dog feel and look his best. Do not forget to clean his teeth about three times a week. Good oral hygiene is a great way to prevent health issues.
Keeping your Maltese filled with energy is important, especially in his puppy years. This is accomplished by using only quality dog food and on a set schedule. Many Maltese owners find that two cups of dog food per serving is best. These servings should be divided into twelve-hour segments. The actual amount of food you feed your dog will ultimately depend on his size and activity level.
Fact: The AKC ranks the Maltese the thirty-seventh most popular breed out of about 200.
Fact: Maltese date back as far as 500 BC.
Fact: Aristotle referred to the Maltese as the “Canis Melitaeus.”
Maltese dogs are small and typically weigh between 4 to 7 pounds, standing about 8 to 10 inches tall. Their compact size makes them ideal for those seeking a smaller breed.
Maltese puppies are intelligent and responsive, making them relatively easy to train. While they can sometimes show a bit of stubbornness, consistent training with positive reinforcement works well for them.
Maltese puppies have a long, flowing coat that doesn’t shed much, which is great for allergy sufferers. However, they do require regular grooming to prevent mats and keep their coat looking healthy and shiny.
The Maltese fall under the class of hypoallergenic dogs.
The Maltese is a very docile dog. Training a Maltese is not a particularly hard task, as they are bound to do whatever you ask of them.
A Maltese dog has a life expectancy of about 12 to 15 years.
Maltese dogs are predominantly white.
You will need to get a Maltese dog to a proper groomer to dye their coat without complications. Otherwise, it is safe.
A Maltese dog tends to act up if it is left alone for a long period.
A Maltese dog is trimmed to reduce the amount of time spent on grooming.
A Maltese dog should not be left longer than 8 hours alone.
A Maltese dog does not shed a lot.
A male Maltese is about 21- 25cm, while a female Maltese is about 20-23cm.
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