Add a Maltese dog to your family

Family life with a Maltese

Maltese are good family dogs for families with older children. This dog is a cuddly little companion and loves attention. They are known to have a lot of energy and are very playful. The Maltese prefers confined spaces and does well in small yards and even apartments or townhouses.

Due to its small size, the Maltese is physically very fragile. This is why the breed is not recommended for young children. Accidentally stepping on the dog or sitting on your Maltese puppy can cause broken bones and other serious injuries.

A Maltese puppy requires a lot of socialization as a puppy to become comfortable in a variety of social situations. This breed may bark and bite at small children, because the dog does not understand quick movements, noises, or indirect rough play by children (such as pulling on the ears and tail).

When not properly socialized into the family’s daily routine, the Maltese can become anxious when left alone. Separation anxiety causes the dog to display many destructive behaviors when the family is away from home.

This breed is often taken to shelters or abandoned by owners who cannot tolerate its barking, irritability with small children, or separation anxiety issues.

Before you make your family a Maltese, make sure your family can tolerate Maltese behavior for both good and bad personality quirks. It is unfair to the dog and children to break hearts when the dog is not the right fit for their family.

These dogs are known to be hypoallergenic and may be more palatable to people who are normally allergic to animals. This breed requires daily care of its coat and coat.

It’s a great opportunity for children to take on age-appropriate tasks of responsibility. These dogs also have tear-stained hair around their eyes on a daily basis and need daily eye cleaning. Caring for and grooming your Maltese puppy helps promote the bond between your family and your dog.

history of the maltese breed

The Maltese dog is believed to have originated in the central Mediterranean area, on the island of Malta, where the dog was a companion to noblewomen.

The Maltese was specially bred to achieve its diminutive size. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the breed was made even smaller so that the dogs were about the size of a squirrel. The breed traveled with nomadic tribes throughout Europe and the Middle East, where the dog protected people from rodents.

In 1888, the purebred Maltese was recognized by the American Kennel Club. This little dog has a classic “halo” effect around the eyes, which means the dark eyes are surrounded by darker skin pigmentation. The Maltese puppy’s nose can turn pink or brown in winter, “winter nose”, and darken in summer as a result of sun exposure.

In recent years, the Maltese has been crossed with Poodles, Pugs, and Shih Tzus to achieve more desirable and social traits, such as being smaller, friendlier, and shedding as little as possible.

maltese health

Although most Maltese are healthy, the breed is susceptible to some specific health problems. Some health problems that can affect the Maltese breed are:

luxating patella – Or slipping of the patella, causing pain when walking. Treated with surgery.

liver bypass– When blood circulates abnormally and bypasses the liver, which is important to detoxify and cleanse the blood. It can be treated with diet, medication, and surgery. This condition can also cause the dog to become anemic, if treatment and diagnosis are delayed.

eye infections due to improper cleaning or infrequent cleaning.

Some people have chosen to monitor their dog’s health with the FitBark, a wearable, discreet device that attaches to a dog’s collar and constantly monitors your dog’s activity, sleep, and nutrition, and is breed-specific. FitBark easily pairs with your Fitbit, Apple Watch, HealthKit, or Google Fit device to track progress. Researchers and veterinarians have developed a unique algorithm to provide you with real-time quantitative data on your dog’s health. Great for finding out how your dog is really feeling and facilitating communication during follow-up vet appointments.

Developing a strong relationship with a trusted vet is important to maximizing the health of your Maltese puppy.

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