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jeudi 9 juillet 2015

What To Know About Maltese Dogs

By Olive Pate


Many people are proud pet owners. Dogs are a common animal of choice when it comes to household pets. Animals are recognized as best friends or close companions to human beings. There are many different breeds that exist. Maltese dogs are small breeds that are considered part of the toy category.

The origins and name of the breed is said to come from the Mediterranean nation known as Malta. Still, the name may also be considered a reference to the island called Mijet or the Sicilian town that once existed under the name Melita. People who are interested in this dog should do research to find out more about it. This is important to ensure that the animals are properly taken care of and given everything the need to live happy and healthy lives.

Because this breed has been around for centuries, it is called an ancient breed. Originally called Canis Mellitaeus, this animal has gone by a number of names over time. The origin of the name that is used today is not known. Still, it is believed that it was first used around the 1960s. It was settled by the Kennel Club to call this animal the Maltese around the 19th century.

This breed has a finger dome and rounded skull. They have brown eyes and black, button noses. Their drop ears may have long hair on them and usually there is a halo or darker skin pigmentation that gives the breed its expressive look. If these dogs to not receive enough sun, they might have winter nose, which is when the nose turns light brown or pink. It usually goes back to black after exposure to the sun has increased.

They have coats that are long and silky. They do not have an undercoat. Although some of these animals will have hair that is curly, this is considered a fault in the breed. It is expected for these animals to have a white coat with a bit of ivory coloring on the ears. In some cases, pure white coats with slight yellowing or lemon-colored marks is fine.

This breed does not shed, which is why it considered a good option for people with allergies. Some might prefer coat short. The common cut for these animals is referred to as puppy cut, which includes shaving or trimming the whole body to one short length. Adults range in size from three to 10 pounds and most are seven to 12 inches tall.

These are bred to be companions. They are extremely playful, lively and cuddly. Even as they grow older, their demeanor is expected to remain the same. Some of these dogs could be snappish with small kids and should be watched when playing. Although socializing them while they are puppies can help with reducing this problem. Sometimes these dogs suffer with separation anxiety and need to be close with their owners or other humans.

Generally speaking, these are considered hypoallergenic dogs. They require daily cleaning so their coats do not get stained. People should do research so that they can find out what all is involved with properly caring for these kinds of animals.




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