im getting a maltese very shortly and i really love them. all i no is they r cute, small, non allergenic, white, and more. anything else?
If you keep Maltese hair long you need to groom them everyday!
The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks if he feels sufficiently rewarded. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a classical companion dog; graceful and lovable. They do well with other animals. Maltese love to play outdoors but have a penchant for jumping in puddles. A bath must follow! These dogs can be snappish with inconsiderate children and may be difficult to housebreak. Sometimes they are picky eaters. Include small biscuits and dry dog food in this breed’s regular diet to help the teeth stay strong and healthy. Do not over-pamper or overprotect these little dogs, for some become unstable, and some may become jealous of visitors.
Height: Dogs 8-10 inches (21-25cm.)
Bitches 8-9 inches (20-23cm.)
Weight: from 6½-9 pounds (3-4kg.)
Prone to sunburn along the hair parting; skin, respiratory, eye and tooth problems, and slipped stifle. Some may be difficult to feed with weak, upset digestion. They may get the chills, and they experience discomfort in hot weather. Maltese should be kept out of damp areas. It is a good idea to paper-train this breed – to avoid going out in weather extremes.
The Maltese is a good dog for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Maltese need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. They remain playful well into old age. They are very active indoors.
Life Excpectancy is about 15 or more years. It may live as long as 18, but it is important to keep it out of the damp.
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Much, much more. You need to do research before you get this dog. Most dogs end up in shelters because people get a dog without understanding the breed. What if this dog doesn’t fit your lifestyle?
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They are wonderful dogs. Very friendly and bark at everything. Mine is still a puppy we have had him for 4 months now.
As little puppies they tend to get cold very easily.
They are very smart dogs. although they have a tendency go potty in the house. Your best bet is to buy pee pads. just for accidents.
they get along with cats wonderfully and other dogs.
they have brittle bones but are still strudy. just becareful.
we have stepped on our little guys paw before and he didn’t even yelp.
they love to play.
loved to be walked and ran with (they do keep up also)
they also enjoy playing in water puddles!
They are prone to tear staining. You can buy tear staining remover(wipes or angel eyes)
I groom my maltese it’s not hard at all.
My little 3 year old is running around the house with our 6 month old maltese right now. What a joy!
They are wonderful dogs!
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If you keep Maltese hair long you need to groom them everyday!
The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks if he feels sufficiently rewarded. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a classical companion dog; graceful and lovable. They do well with other animals. Maltese love to play outdoors but have a penchant for jumping in puddles. A bath must follow! These dogs can be snappish with inconsiderate children and may be difficult to housebreak. Sometimes they are picky eaters. Include small biscuits and dry dog food in this breed’s regular diet to help the teeth stay strong and healthy. Do not over-pamper or overprotect these little dogs, for some become unstable, and some may become jealous of visitors.
Height: Dogs 8-10 inches (21-25cm.)
Bitches 8-9 inches (20-23cm.)
Weight: from 6½-9 pounds (3-4kg.)
Prone to sunburn along the hair parting; skin, respiratory, eye and tooth problems, and slipped stifle. Some may be difficult to feed with weak, upset digestion. They may get the chills, and they experience discomfort in hot weather. Maltese should be kept out of damp areas. It is a good idea to paper-train this breed – to avoid going out in weather extremes.
The Maltese is a good dog for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Maltese need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. They remain playful well into old age. They are very active indoors.
Life Excpectancy is about 15 or more years. It may live as long as 18, but it is important to keep it out of the damp.
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get some books
and look it up on line
I have one and they do have special needs
but i don’t regret getting mine
here is some good sites
http://www.breederretriever.com/dog-breeds/170/maltese.php
http://www.ehow.com/how_2094507_care-maltese.html
they are also Prone to sunburn along the hair parting; skin, respiratory, eye and tooth problems, and slipped stifle. Some may be difficult to feed with weak, upset digestion. They may get the chills, and they experience discomfort in hot weather. Maltese should be kept out of damp areas. Most of these are genetic and can be avoided if you buy from the right breeder.
watch the dog when around children because they are very fragile
they are also very smart mine learned to sit in two minutes
overall mine hasn’t had any problems and hasn’t needed all that special care
but just be on the safe side and learn about them
good luck =]
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Here is a link to a site about maltese dogs:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/maltese.htm
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Well, my mom has a Maltese, and I just got a Maltese puppy 2 days ago. She is very cute and has a playful personality.
But before you purchase a Maltese or any dog you need to research the breed and know that it takes a lot of time and money and is a lot of responsiblity! Especially if you are purchasing one yourself and will be the only one taking care of the dog. The puppy will be totally dependent on you to take care of it. So for their sake, it is good to do some research.
First, you’ll need to know what shots and medicines your dog will need. Ask the breeder about what your pup has had done and your vet about what you will need to get done. For example, my pup just went to the vet yesterday and had to get her 2nd shots and de-worming.
Next, Maltese’s fur gets very long if not cut, so if you want to keep it short, be prepared to take her to a groomer every 6-8 weeks. And you will still need to brush them every day to keep their hair from matting.
And it seems they love to get dirty so be prepared to clean them up. Though you don’t want to give them a bath too often (maybe once or twice a week at most) though you can rinse them off with water.
For potty training, it usually takes 4-5 months for them to learn. There are different methods to potty train so I’d research the different methods and choose one that fits you best. I use the crate method and have to take my girl out after every time she eats and naps and then at night at 3 am and in the morning at 6 am. Make sure to praise her when they go. They’ll be able to hold it longer as they get older.
For food, I’d recommend a dry dog food for puppies and eventually one for small dogs when they’re about 1 year. It is also a good idea to brush their teeth every so often since Malteses can develop problems in the dental area.
Also when puppies do their business, its a good idea to wipe their behind with a baby wipe, since it usually gets stuck in their fur. Leaving it their can cause infection and can become painful for the puppy.
Hope this helps you and good luck with raising your puppy!
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Mine and my mom’s experience, http://dogs.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Maltese
http://www.dogs4dogs.com/Maltese.html