introduces temperament of the Maltese.

Overview

It is said in dogs Phoenician 1500 BC, he moved to Malta is brought, the Maltese, also came from Asia Minor direction. From the literature and of Roman and Greek, a small white dog that is left in the painting resembles a Maltese dog I am currently suggests that this dog had been attracting people of the time. In addition, it has been loved as pets of sailors to the long voyage. Even Queen Elizabeth era, Maltese had been rated very high among the ladies of the palace. Thing that is known throughout the general public, Maltese was traded in very high price. Dogs is a very popular, until the early 1980s around since the late 1960s, it has been bred in the home of most in Japan. It is believed, not the terrier, and is said to be in a kinship system and spaniel roots of this dog.

Characteristics

Dog very small. Back is horizontal, the body short. Head has a slightly rounded, there is a border of black with dark eye color. Between the eye and the eye is narrow. Ear hanging, there is a hair tassels. Tail is covered in coat and a wealth of long rides on the back per high position. Coat of silky long enough to reach the ground, but there is no undercoat. The color of the nose is black.

Temperament

Active in good spirits. Personality bright and outgoing, I want acted with the family. You are strong things to dislike, but the patient without becoming short-tempered.

Color

Pure white. Lemon and thin ear phone is less preferred.

How to Care & How to Train

It must be done carefully quite care for coat. Around the mouth and eye are easily dirt particular, it is preferable to a good shampoo at least once a week. In order to damage the coat and brushing after you've dirty, everyday care is important.

Exercise

Exercise may be the extent to play indoors, but avoid cold day or a hot day in particular. It must be careful Toy dog shorty are susceptible to weather all.

Disease to be careful

Hydrocephalus, cataract, pan-progressive retinal atrophy, tracheal collapse, trembling dog disease, skin disease, patellar luxation, hypoglycemia, double eyelashes, entropion disease

Disease that can be seen occasionally

Hearing impairment, shaker dog disease

Inspection want to

Knee joint inspection, ophthalmic examination