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The beloved dog dogs of Maltese weigh less than seven pounds, covered with a long, straight, silky coat. Underneath the all-white mantle is a dense mass moving around with a smooth and smooth gait. The overall picture depicts free-flowing elegance and balance. Attractive Maltese face with its big, black eyes and black gumbros nose – can win the most sensible sensibility.
Despite their aristocratic repercussions, the Maltese are hardy and adaptable pets. They make vigilante watchmen who are fearless in a charming toy-dog manner, and they are small athletes in the sport of agility. The Maltese are short-shedding, long-lived and happy to make new friends of all ages. Sometimes stubborn and strong-willed, they respond well to award-based training.
Malta is located 60 miles south of Sicily in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. In ancient times, the island was an intersection for pilgrims, migrants and wealthy merchants from three continents. As far as 3500 BC. Malta was a thriving port and a seat of finance and culture.
1500 BC over a period of 2,000 years. This strategic gateway was conquered and captured by the waves of seaside empire-builders — the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Arabs, and the Normans, for whom this island was a valuable commodity, Such as spices, silks, gems, and a clearing. Some small white lapdogs favored by leisured women around the world. It is likely that Malta was introduced into Malta by the Phoenicians, who ruled the Mediterranean Sea before the rise of Greece.
The Greeks of the fourth and fifth centuries BC Bewitched by the geometric beauty of the Maltese and leave behind a rich heritage of breed-specific treasures: the “”Melitta Dog”” is depicted on Golden Age ceramics, and Aristotle described it as “”perfectly proportioned”” Is referred to, which is in spite of a low stature.
The elite of the Roman Empire fulfilled the role of Maltese in status symbols and fashion statements. A Roman matron was not entirely without a “”Roman Ladies Dog”” peeping out of his sleeve or chest. Even the crusty emperor Claudius succumbed to the lure of the breed. Maltese was an ongoing motif in Roman myths, poems, and legends in which the breed symbolized loyalty. St. Paul, a legend, concerns the early apostles of early Christianity. The apostles’ works recall Paul’s ship in Malta, where he miraculously healed the father of Publius, the Roman governor of the island. The grateful publius, so the story goes, presented Paul with a Maltese.
After the fall of Rome, it was the Chinese breeders who protected the Maltese from extinction during the Dark Ages of Europe. The Chinese imbued the prudent cross with their native toy breeds and exported a more sophisticated Maltese to Europe. With its boundless charm and attractive looks, it is no surprise that Maltese was a fixture in the dog show from the beginning. At New York’s first Westminster show, in 1877, the breed was featured as the Maltese Lion Dog.
The Maltese is a toy dog with long, silky, white hair from head to toe. He is gentle-witted and affectionate, keen and swiftly in action, and despite his size, is the strength necessary for a satisfactory companion. Size: weighs less than 7 pounds, 4 to 6 pounds preferred. Overall quality suits the size.
The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch’s discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time’
The long, white coat of Maltese is eye-catching and luxurious. It requires daily gentle brushing and combing of the skin to prevent mats and tangles. Maltese should regularly bathe and coat conditioning to make their hair look its best. They have fast-growing nails that must be trimmed regularly. Check their ears weekly, and remove any excess hair or wax and any accumulated debris. Because Maltese suffer from dental disease as they get older, their teeth should be brushed more often – ideally every time their coat is brushed. If there is excessive tear-staining around the dog’s eyes, a visit to the vet to determine a possible cause is recommended.
The Maltese are very intelligent, and as fellow human beings for centuries they have learned how to get what they want from their people. It is important to be consistent with their training. The Maltese are athletic and talented and make a fun choice as a competitive companion in dog sports such as obedience or agility. They can be stubborn and assertive, but they respond well to positive training methods.
The Maltese are full of energy, but only require occasional exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Daily walks with their owner or bouncing in their fitted yard, or even indoors, will usually be enough to keep them fit.
Maltese should perform well on high quality dog food, whether it is commercially manufactured or prepared with the supervision and approval of your veterinarian. Any diet should be appropriate for the age of the dog (puppy, adult or senior). Some dogs are at risk of being overweight, so watch your dog’s calorie consumption and weight level. Treatment training can be an important aid, but giving too much can lead to obesity. Know which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not. If you have any concerns about your dog’s weight or diet, check with your vet. Clean, fresh water must be available at all times.
The Maltese is a healthy breed with few health issues, and will usually live well in double digits. Responsible breeders screened their stocks for health conditions such as lusating patella and heart anomalies such as PDA (patent ductus arteriosus). It is recommended that bile-acids be tested to rule out Maltese puppies with congenital liver issues such as liver shunts and microvascular dysplasia (MVD). There have been reports of Maltese developing encephalitis (aka as GME). At this time, no screening test is available. The American Maltese Association is working with researchers to get answers and perhaps a genetic test in the near future. As in all toy breeds, dental maintenance is important, and Maltese should brush their teeth daily, especially for dogs, as well as regular cleaning for the vet.
Recommended health tests from the National Breed Club:
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