The Maltese, or Maltese, is a small, white, long-haired, playful dog with a lovely, gentle appearance and a hospitable disposition, so it is very much loved by people and is widely bred around the world.
The Maltese is named after the island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea.
Legend has it that in ancient times, the Hinnikinians sailed to the island of Malta, and the dogs they brought with them were bred to produce the Maltese breed after several breedings. It is believed that the Maltese has been an ornamental dog since ancient times and is one of the oldest ornamental dog breeds. The Maltese was introduced to France in the 15th century and quickly became the favorite dog of royalty and the upper class, and then to England in the 19th century, and with the power of the Sunset Empire, it quickly became the new favorite dog around the world.
The Maltese adult dog is about 40 centimeters long, with feet about 12 centimeters long, and weighs between 2.5 and 3.2 kilograms. The coat is white, silky and soft, and can be very long, sometimes a little light yellow. The abdomen is not very hairy and the pink skin can be seen. The eyes, nose, and paws are black (pink in puppies). The ears are drooping triangular in shape and cannot be fully erected when on guard. The tail is about 10 centimeters long and is usually curled over the back.
The Maltese is quite gentle and well-behaved, not afraid of strangers, and is very hospitable and affectionate. Although the Maltese can be a bit jumpy and nervous, it is basically an easy breed to raise and care for.
The Maltese is a very small eater, but has a taste for many foods.
The long hair of the Maltese is the main focus of care. If it is not trimmed and groomed regularly, the long, fine, soft hair can easily become tangled into hairballs, which can lead to skin diseases, so it is common for owners to trim it down to a shorter type of hair to minimize the hassle. However, the Maltese does not shed much and does not change its coat seasonally, which is one of its advantages.
The long, pure white coat is the signature of the Maltese, but it is also the most difficult for Maltese owners to take care of, and they have to work hard to keep the pure white shiny coat from becoming dirty, yellow, or black, and they need to take care of the hairs, especially in the eye area and the mouth area, more carefully.
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