How to Adopt a Maltese Puppy

Adopt a Maltese Puppy

Maltese are toy dogs that stay relatively small, even when full grown. Most Maltese weigh between 4 and 10 lbs. as adults, and have full coats of white fur. They do not shed, and their fur does need to be regularly combed and clipped, as it is long. Maltese are known for their social personalities and playful, lively natures. They are decent dogs to have around children, as they do not tend to be aggressive with them. If you would like to adopt a Maltese puppy, there are a variety of different places you can find one.

Facts About Maltese Dogs

Maltese dogs belong to the toy class of dog breeds. They make excellent companion dogs and are ideal for dog lovers that live in small spaces with limited yard access. Interesting facts about Maltese dogs include the ancient origins of the breed, its unique physical characteristics and their lovable personality.

History

1. • One of the lesser-known facts about Maltese dogs is that their origins date to antiquity. While it is believed Maltese dogs have been in existence for thousands of years, the first known documentation of the dog comes from a Greek vase painting dating from 500 B.C.

How to Care for a Maltese

Care for a Maltese

Maltese are toy dogs known for their friendly, affectionate, clever nature, and make great pets. Despite their small size, they are good protectors of the home due to their keen sense of smell. Maltese are a hardy breed and tend to be free of the genetic disorders associated with other breeds. With the proper care, your Maltese can live well into the teen years. The following are some steps to make it happen.

How to Groom a Maltese Dog

Maltese dogs can be groomed to various standards.

A Maltese is a breed of dog in the toy group. Maltese dogs are hypoallergenic and do not shed, so people who are allergic to dogs are usually not allergic to Maltese dogs. The Maltese is known for its long, white fur that grows straight down to the ground. For many people, the long fur is too difficult to maintain and owners opt for a "puppy cut," a shorter look. Maltese show dogs and other Maltese owners who do not mind the undertaking grow Maltese fur to full length and tie the fur out of the dog's face with a small ribbon.

About Maltese

About Maltese

Maltese are charming little dogs who capture not only the hearts of owners but also judges at national dog show competition. At first glance, most people looking to adopt a dog can easily fall in love with these small creatures. However, before taking one home, potential owners should weigh the challenges as well as the joys of raising a Maltese.

Healthy Foods for Maltese Dogs

• The Maltese, a popular toy dog breed, should be fed a diet designed for small dogs.

  The Maltese, a popular show dog, is an ancient, European toy breed. Though the exact origins of the Maltese dog's lineage are debatable, the statuesque appearance of this tiny, white dog, undoubtedly qualifies it as the "aristocrat of the canine world." Docile, yet playful, the Maltese is a very hardy dog. The Maltese is relatively free from genetic health disorders, but it is important to feed it a nutritionally balanced diet in order to maintain optimum health and well-being.

The Best Food for Maltese Dogs

If you are planning to get a Maltese dog, pay special attention to the food that it will need. Like us, Maltese need a diet that is balanced and full of essential vitamins. Also, a Maltese dog's nutritional requirements will change as it ages and becomes less active. Additionally, its organs may not be able to process all kinds of foods. Therefore, you will need to reconsider your pet's diet as it grows older.

How Can I Groom My Maltese to Have a Puppy Cut?

Your Maltese will look adorable in an easy-care puppy cut.

Sweet, gentle Maltese dogs are a popular toy breed with a distinctive long, silky white coat. If your Maltese is a show dog, you have to keep that floor-length hair carefully tied up to prevent it from becoming tangled or breaking. But if your Maltese is strictly a companion with no one to impress but the neighborhood dog walker, you can elect to groom it in a puppy cut to keep it neat with much less upkeep.

Diets for Maltese Dogs

Resist the cuteness and never feed your Maltese puppy table food. That can result in picky eating later.

Not all dogs were created equal, and neither were their dietary needs. While all dogs share some basic nutritional requirements -- calcium for healthy bones and teeth, fatty acids for a shiny coat -- things such as age, weight and possible health problems factor differently into a dog's diet, depending on breed. Maltese dogs are susceptible to excessive weight gain and teeth and gum weaknesses. Their diets should be healthy and lean, and high in natural calcium.