Maltese
Loving and happy dogs. They love to share their time with their family. The Maltese is an intelligent and affectionate dog. If you are looking for a dog that is cheerful and playful but small in size, this may be your ideal companion. The Maltese is a dog that is perfectly suitable for life in an apartment and does not need to do much physical activity. It is very sociable and gets along very well with children, although you will have to teach your children how to live with such a small dog.
Weight
2-4Kg
Age
12-15 años
Height
20-25 cm
General characteristics
It’s a small dog with a height of about 20-25cm.
It’s weight varies between 3 and 4 kg. The smallest ones weigh between 1.2 and 2 kg.
Life expectancy is estimated at 12 to 15 years or more.
It's eyes are dark brown, the skull is round and their forehead is small.
His fur is soft and white, and may present tones of tan and light brown in the ears. It is very fine and long, with a tendency to form knots.
It has a hairy tail that curves over the back.
It has a single layer of hair
It has short, straight legs.
How to take care of a Maltese puppy
- Ideally, the puppies should breastfeed from their mother at first.
- From three months onwards, when they start being fed with food, use a quality one.
- It's essential that it is a good food suited for the breed to ensure adequate consumption of nutrients
- From the moment the puppy has its first vaccinations and is able to go outside, we must teach it to do it's needs outside of the house.
- It's not a dog that needs a lot of exercise, but it loves to go for walks with the family.