Breed Description

Maltese are glamorous little dogs with silky white long hair which covers the length of the body, separating at a center parting. The Matlese is a lively, playful, gentle and loving dog, that places all its trust in a devoted owner. They hold a great intelligence which gives them a great ability to learn tricks with ease. They are excellent watch dogs as they are quick to raise an alarm of potential intruder or suspicious noise. They have no problem living with other pets and although by appearance, you may get an impression of prim and proper, the Maltese loves playing and getting dirty, which is always a joy for the owner. By the sheer appearance of a Maltese you must be aware grooming is essential. There hair is required to be groomed frequently and eye wipes may be required to prevent staining around eye area. Some owners chose to trim their Maltese to a shorter length for a more manageable coat. Children and Maltese are not always the greatest partnership and if children are left unsupervised and are unaware of the correct handling snappish behaviour may ensue. The Maltese can prove to be a difficult one to housebreak, but perseverance and reward will soon get it there. If you do fall into the oh so easy trap of mothering the Maltese it will become unstable and become jealous of any visitor to the home if attention is taken from it.