What is a designer
Maltese?
Simple, due to congenital or hereditary problems found on pure
breed dogs (Maltese in this case) we are now dedicated to work
on crossed breeds only.
LOCATION AND DELIVERIES
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Rio Grand Valley. Very close to Corpus
Christi TX, San Antonio, Houston Texas and
even Austin TX.
To understand the Maltese cross, it is important
to understand first the Maltese breed.
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Pronunciation
Mall-TESE
Description
The Maltese is a hardy little companion dog with a luxurious
silky white coat hanging straight to the ground on each side of
a center part line. The coat is single, with no undercoat, and
should not be wavy, curly or kinky. It should be made of shiny,
thick, heavy hair which is about 8½ inches (22cm.) long. The
color is pure white, although light ivory is acceptable. The
long pendant ears and tail are thickly covered with hair and the
tail drapes over the back. The eyes are dark, round, large and
deep with dark rims. The muzzle tapers slightly and should be
one-third the length of the total head. It should have a black
nose with open nostrils and a distinct stop. The body is
slightly longer than tall with a level topline. The Maltese is
fine-boned, but sturdy. A properly built Maltese seems to float
along the ground under his cloud of white hair.
Temperament
The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving,
trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at
learning tricks. 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! May be difficult to housebreak. If you feed them table
scraps, they can become 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 allow these dogs to develop Small Dog
Syndrome, human induced behaviors, where the dog believes he is
pack leader to humans. This causes a varying degree of behavior
problems. If the dog believes he is boss, he can be snappish
with children and even adults. Do not over-pamper or overprotect
these little dogs, for they will become unstable, and some may
become jealous of visitors. Maltese who are allowed to take over
the house, being boss of the humans can also develop separation
anxiety, guarding, and obsessive barking. These are not Maltese
traits, but rather behaviors brought on by the way the dog is
treated by the people around them. These behaviors will go away
when the dog is surrounded by stable pack leaders.
Height, Weight
Height: Dogs 8-10 inches (21-25cm.) Bitches 8-9 inches
(20-23cm.)
Weight: from 6½-9 pounds (3-4kg.)
Health Problems
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.
Living Conditions
The Maltese is a good dog for apartment life. They are very
active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Exercise
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 Expectancy
About 15 or more years. It may live as long as 18, but it is
important to keep it out of the damp.
Grooming
Daily
combing and brushing of the long coat is important but be
gentle, as the coat is very soft. Clean the eyes daily to
prevent staining, and clean the beard after meals for the same
reason. Bathe or dry shampoo regularly - making sure the animal
is thoroughly dry and warm afterward. Clean the ears, and pull
out hair growing inside the ear canal. The eyes should be
checked regularly and cleaned if necessary. The hair on the top
of the head is often tied up in a topknot to keep it away from
the eyes. Some pet owners opt to clip the hair short for easier
and less time consuming grooming. The Maltese sheds little to no
hair and is good for allergy sufferers.
Origin
This
ancient dog was described by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus
as belonging to the "Melita" breed, an archaic name for Malta.
It was developed in Italy with the addition of miniature spaniel
and poodle blood. It was thought that these lively little dogs
were first brought to England by Crusaders returning home from
the Mediterranean. The breed became particularly popular with
women, who often carried them in their sleeves and even to their
beds. The dog was not only popular with women though. Publius,
the Roman governor of Malta, prized his Maltese enough to
commission a portrait of "Issa" and even have poetry written
about her. Today, the glamorous Maltese is an adored pet and
sought-after show dog.
Group
Gun Dog,
AKC Toy
Recognition
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC,
NZKC, APRI, ACR
Links
CSpuppies.com
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Cutemaltipoos
Cutepuppiesonline.com
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Abcpuppy.com
Bichpoopuppiesforsale.net
Maltesepuppiesforsales.com