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  Maltese |
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| group: toy |
height: 8-10"
/ 20.32-25.4 cm |
| types: |
weight: 4-9
lbs / 1.81-4.08 kg |
| colors: |
white.
light tan,beige, lemon (not preferred) |
| physical traits: |
dainty, smart carriage,
elegant |
| hair type: |
long, profuse, silky,
flat, luxurious, sheds little |
personality/
temperament: |
lively, bright, sweet
natured, fearless, gentle, eager, trusting, affectionate,
responsive, hardy, lively, playful, good-tempered, sensitive,
alert |
maintenance/
special needs:
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high - constant brushing
to keep from matting, protect from heat, |
| nickname: |
Ancient Dog of Malta,
Maltese Lion Dog, melita, Maltese Terrier, Bichon Maltaise |
| origination: |
Mediterranean, Malta |
| bred for: |
companionship |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
family, companionship,
apartments, other pets |
| good with kids? |
yes, with supervision.
too small and delicate for young children |
| life expectancy: |
14-15 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
akc,
saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Central Mediterranean
Region Bichon and related breeds dog group), ukc-(companion
dog group) |
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