Having your Maltese in the best shape will require of some daily cares. This is a breed known for having the tendency to present eye and dental problems. You will have to do a regular cleaning of the eyes, to avoid infections.
Because this is a small-sized dog, the teeth will be also much smaller. With this comes the tartar, if the tartar layer thickens, it could be possible the inflammation of the gums and the instability of the tooth as a consequence. To keep and maintain the dog’s denture clean, a toothbrush should be used. In more extreme cases when the tartar layer is too thick, seeking the advice of your veterinarian would be the best thing to do.
Another very important thing you can’t forget is the ears. These too will require of special care. The problem here will be the hairs and the accumulation of wax it comes with it, in the surface of the auditive pavilion. This can make annoying and unhygienic knots. It’ll only take the gentle removal of the knots to avoid further infections.
The nails and the hair between the fingers should be taking care of periodically to avoid difficulties when your dog walks. It will also help to maintain the paws cleaner.
A daily sprucing up of the hair is essential, especially when your Maltese is a long-haired one. With a soft hairbrush or a comb, we can maintain the silky and lustrous hair of our dog.
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The ideal thing for a puppy is to be with its mother at least during the first month and a half. This will allow maintaining a milk-based diet, which not only will nourish perfectly for the first months, but also will help protect the puppy with the right antibodies only its mother provides.
During the 4th week, the puppy can be fed progressively with solid food. This should be based on a special feeding for the growth of the dog (a formula made essentially for puppies).
The arriving of a new member to the family will bring great joy to the family and mainly to the kids. A puppy brings its freshness, sympathy, and yearning for love from the entire family. When the puppy arrives to its new home, it will be scared and introverted. You must not forget it’s not been long since the puppy was taken away from its mother and brothers, so it’s very important to let the new member get used to the new environment and let it get to know you. You must pay the attention they need and crave. That way the puppy will know it’s loved and protected by everyone in the house.
In the beginning, is not convenient to leave the puppy alone for long periods of time. These first few weeks will forge the character your maltese dog will have in the future, so it’s necessary lots of patience and love.
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Nowadays, the most famous dogs to have are toy dogs. Easy to take care of, most of them are lovable and smart, being the convenience of the size the foremost and main reason why people prefer them. A toy dog can be an excellent pet and an effective watch dog. Because of the size; it's a lot easier for them to live in reduced spaces and for us to maintain them, providing all they might need.
With a few exceptions, toy dogs have delightful characters, and they can be lively, playful, entertaining, and very loyal; others can be a stubborn and a bit headstrong. But most are delighted to receive all the attention, and have plenty of love to give back to their owners.
By definition, a toy dog is a very small dog kept as a pet. The toy dog group is made up of some of the smallest dogs around. Usually the height of a toy dog varies between 12-14 inches, but can be less. Amongst the small toy breeds, the most famous and known breeds are the Yorkshire Terrier, the Chihuahua, the Papillon, the Maltese, Toy Poodle and Shih Tzu.
With such varied toy breeds to choose from, it should not be difficult to find the perfect companion for us and our lifestyle. Remember each of the breeds is unique and different in character, and in they need different things. By learning more about each type of toy breed, you will be able to make a better decision regarding which toy dog will be the best for you and your family.
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Every dog can be taught. By instinct, dogs can understand what we are saying and act according to it. Any dog owner can teach their own dog, but the result of it will depend on the rapport between the two. If they have a good relationship, the teaching will be easier and with better results. But a major factor in all this will be the dog's obedience. If you're up to it, to help you with this difficult task, here you have an obedience test, something that will help you to know how high is your dog's training potential, and whether your dog will be a good apprentice or not.
Here you have some exercises specialists have suggested in animal behavior, as a way to evaluate in your own home the degree of obedience of your pet. The purpose of this is to determine how long the dog takes in processing information.
The classic test is to situate the dog in an empty room, and leave a container with some appealing food, such as canned food. The animal will approach the food; in that moment a firm 'NO' is in order. The idea of this is to see how many times the dog will try before frustrating. An obedient dog would give up by the second or third try; the disobedient will end up eating the whole thing. The same exercise can be done with a toy. Ask your dog to play and in a sudden way, end the game. How much longer can your dog hold before asking for more? Once more, after two ore three times the dog should calm.
Maybe your dog is obedient when alone, but what happens when other dogs are near?
It's important to know if your animal obeys when being in the company of other dogs.
Try taking your dog to a safe park and let it loose. The most likely thing it'll do is going socialize with the other dogs. Try calling by the name. If after calling a few times nothing happens and you have to go with the leash to get its attention, you can be certain teaching your dog will require lots of work.
But don't be embarrassed or worried, and just remember this is only a test which helps you understand the potential your dog has to be trained. Even if your dog only learns the basic commands and more advanced stuff can't be taught, there's one very important thing you ought to remember: pets bear a strong resemblance to their owners.
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By nature, this is a breed with a balanced and loving temper. Small-sized, elegant and with a particular physical structure, allowing a special movement when trotting, characterized by short and fast paces, which seems more of a rolling instead of a trot.
The head is long, with a short snout. The snout and the skull have a marked depression. Eyes are big, very dark and round, wide open with a vivacious and smart look, and the size a bit larger than normal. Pigmentation around the eye should be black.
The ears, kind of a triangle, flatten and very high in the head, covered by long hair
The lips and snout are covered by long hairs, just like the ears.
The nose, should be voluminous in relation with the volume of the head; wet and with wide open nostrils. Pigmentation should also be black.
The body is balanced and defined, even though a bit chubby, but still elegant.
The tail is rather thick in the base and thin in the end. Looks like a big curve with long and abundant hair.
The height and weight: 9-10 inches/ 4-7 lbs
The hair is long, shiny, and silky. Despite being bushy is very bright, fine and soft
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Also known as Bichon Maltaise, this little friend is originally from the Mediterranean region. Shrouded in antiquity, they are associated with the island of Malta, and it is believed they made their way to Europe through the Middle East with the immigration of nomadic tribes. It is also believed it was the Phoenicians who first introduce this breed in Malta, although statues of these animals have been found in the tombs of Egyptians pharaohs.
The Maltese is a small, elegant and vivacious dog, who has been a loving and affectionate companion for more than 28 centuries. They were popular amongst the royalty, possibly being the oldest toy breed, favoured by the nobles and aristocrats throughout the time.
They are known for having a long, silky and white hair. It’s faithful, smart and friendly with its owners and with others, and despite the reduced size, they have good health.
With only 8-10 inches high and 6½-9 pounds, it’s lovable and alert, and it’s usual to hear them bark when something catches their eyes. Because they are also very protective of their owner, they may not only bark but also bite if animals or people are perceived as a threat.
Overall, this good-natured dog is one of the gentlest mannered of all little dogs, yet they are vigorous as well as lively and playful. Still, Maltese are good dogs for apartment life, and even better as a companion.
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Having your Maltese in the best shape will require of some daily cares. This is a breed known for having the tendency to present eye and dental problems. You will have to do a regular cleaning of the eyes, to avoid infections.
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