Maltese Dog

About a Maltese dog

Synonym: Malta Curly Lion Dog

English name: MALTESE

Variety: Companion Dog

Personality traits: for keep company with children, suitable for urban farming, require regular combing coat, suitable for hot weather, easy to get along with other dogs.

Height: 20 cm ~ 25 cm

Weight: 2 kg ~ 3 kg

Life expectancy: 14 years

Coat characteristics: light yellow long-haired, golden long-haired.

Do not shed, and a long coat with exquisite and expensive; temperament gentle kind-hearted, very friendly for children. However, prone to the eyes, teeth and gum disease, we must guard against bone problems.

Temperament: Although physically small, Maltese dogs but never fear. It is rich in emotions is very fascinating, is the most noble of all small dogs in one, but also very lively, energetic. Friendly and alert. While Maltese dogs size small, but they seem not to know fear. It is self-confidence and emotional reactivity is very attractive. It is the attitude of the most moderate of all Canis Minor, but it is also lively and loves to play and vibrant.

Maltese dogs have been called "the old dog of Malta", 28 centuries, it has been a dog in the world's "elite."

Many centuries Malta has been a rich culture, the family dog pets, fine food makes it small and cute, love clean. Should not be forgotten that the Maltese dog is a hound of Spain, rather than beagles, although a small shape, but it has been very healthy and good at sports.

2 Malta, the origin of dogs

Zeng called Malta Terrier dog, is a docile temperament, kind, sometimes sensitive species. This dog does not shed, and a long with very long, delicate and expensive, rich coat. This results in mating, especially around 8-month-old dog. Then replaced by the adult dog coat puppy coat. Must pay attention to daily brushing. This species is very child friendly. They love sports, but no movement conditions, can adapt to a quiet life.

3 Body Description

Body characteristics:

The ears were covered by a thick long hair, shiny coat are many and long, dark, large round eyes, a little convex, long and abundant hair bundle presses bend the tail side, ribbon striped coat Maltese dog to look more handsome, hair was pure white, with subtle ivory or lemon spots.

Head features:

Body size compared with the length of the medium. At the top slightly rounded skull, a moderate amount of nose-order. Drooping ears bit lower, the formation of a large number of long-haired ear fringe hair, hair drooping to the head. Eye from a very wide and deep and rounded wink, its black eyes while enhanced expression of gentle and astute. Snout length is moderate, subtle and gradually shrink, but no significant long-kiss-shaped. Nose black. Teeth bite or scissors-like clamp-like bite.

Neck and body:

The best there is sufficient length of the neck in order to head to high. Compact torso, shoulders high in the acromion to the root of the tail length. Oblique shoulder, elbow, solid and very close to the trunk. Back line level, a good rib expansion. Chest rather deep, tight waist and strong, slightly below abdomen. Have a long feathered tail, beautiful land is located in the back, tipped to the side of the body more than 1 / 4. Bone thin, there is a good hair ornaments. Forelegs straight, strong palm section, but no bending. Strong hind legs, knee and hock angles properly. Feet small and round toe pads black. Feet uneven hair can be trimmed to make it cleaner.

Fur:

Single coat, that is, no fluff layer. Coat a long, flat and showed filamentous to the side of the body sag and ground. Long-haired head of hair can be used Zhazhu or any of its sag. Any winding pattern, curly or shaggy-like signs are bad things.

Color:

White, allowing the ears are light brown or lemon, but not the best.

Gait:

Er Latvian dogs brisk gait, smooth and fluent, side view, according to body size considerations, to give people the impression of rapid movement. Hind legs "X" (hock toes inward and then outward through) or after the toes inward or outward signs are counted in any shortcomings.