Bichon Maltese dog, small, durable with silky fur.

Bichon Maltese dog, small, durable with silky fur.

 

Maltese is a small dog , strong and silky coat . Its body is compact , with small bones , but solid and slightly longer so high . The chest is deep , the skull is slightly rounded , and large round eyes. Maltese has a silky coat with a coat and white or ivory . If holding exhibitions and competitions , fur is long, select from the ground , but most keep short rule to keep them simple.
Maltese dog is a perfect company for families, affectionate and loving . Can spend hours kneeling owners enjoy moments of attention. [4] Maltese love children , but not the best pet for small children who do not understand that this dog can easily hurt by rough handling . If you have a toddler and are planning to bring home a Maltese Bichon , observe and monitor the interaction between them . Let your baby learn Maltese delicate process .
Maltese is an apartment dog very energetic, so it is good to set up a daily program of exercise and movement . How the care is more important than the environment is oriented people that the Maltese dog . Maltese needs moderate temperatures , not too hot or too cold.
American Association recommends that the Maltese is a puppy under 12 weeks of age had to deal regularly with stress and not enough time , because lie environmental / food changes or refuse to take food . This stress can lead to a risk of hypoglycemic coma . For your peace of mind with the puppy of a certificate of the current state of Maltese and registration of vaccine should be given .

The main problem is the dislocation of the patella Malta, if it is not in the normal position. This causes the Maltese lameness and refusal to support the weight .. This condition can the age of six months to discover. After changeover to other diseases such as osteoarthritis .

Other diseases of Maltese are :

    Loss of teeth ;
    cataracts ;
    allergies;
    Ear infections ;
Maltese need daily exercise and the game can not replace , but can not replace the walking exercises . Puppies do not get daily exercise can develop behavioral problems. Enjoy Maltese roam freely in a safe area can be fenced yard. Stay playful old and is very active in the house.

Daily combing and brushing Maltese is important, but be gentle with silky fur. Clean prevent beard eyes daily tasks . Give him a bath or dry shampoo on a regular basis , make sure it is hot and dry completely. Clean the ears and remove hairs that grew up in the ear canal . The eyes should be checked and cleaned regularly. Top of head hair is usually cut to catch her ​​in the eye , and selects a master. Maltese puts little or not at all and is very well suited for people with allergies. I washed my teeth at least once a week . If you do not know this process can not begin by taking a bit of dog food on your finger, then with your finger to clean the teeth . After Bishon Maltese is common with this method, you can give the toothpaste, but for dogs. Maltese should cut the nails every two weeks when the concrete has a rough surface on which you want to run , they will run out .

A good diet is important to look good for the Maltese . A poor diet can cause yellowing of fur. The best food is the saltwater fish , poultry , lamb , brown rice, wheat and counsel to feed twice a day makes .
Maltese, easy to train , learns quickly and is very smart . It's a race that listens very quickly because he worked quickly learn tricks and therapy performance .

Maltese needs a gentle training and employment , is very sensitive to dojeneli and negative corrections will have a negative impact on the development of children. Teacher or trainer needs a leash when you start training, but can be a personal choice , depending on the needs of puppies. Training in Malta works very well if you offer edible rewards. Arming and positive drive is gentle kindness , perseverance and patience are the recommendations of the day. And of course, with lots of love!