I would like as much info about the dog breed Maltese as possable.?

Question

Were thinking about getting a medium coated Maltese a pure white one,
Do you have to get them clipped every spring?
Do they require much exercise?
Are they energetic?
Do they have much problems?
How much is the price range in Australia?
The best info will get ten points, thanks.
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As for the hair, are they born with curly hair? Or do you have to clip it to make it look like that?

Answer 1

Please visit these sites :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltese_(dog)
http://www.malteseonly.com
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/maltese.htm
and
http://pets.yahoo.com/pets/dogs/breed/maltese
...You will get all the info you seek.

Answer 2

Maltese should have early socialization with people and most are friendly with cats.This breed orginated on an island called Malta.They need to be brushed and combed daily and can be clipped making grooming easier.It is highly energetic indoors,but only need short daily walks outside.The breed related health concerns are hypoglycemia,patellar luxation.deafness.undescended testicles,and dental problems,but of coarse every breed of dog has health concerns.Maltese height is 5 -8 inches,weight 6-8 lbs.Life span 12-15 years.This breed group is known as a "COMPANION DOG".Price range in Australia is unknown,but in U.S. they can cost up to $2500.00 more ,or less

Answer 3

The Maltese dog, a type of small toy spaniel, weighs from 1.4 to 3.2 Kg (3 to 7 lbs.). It has a long silky coat of hair with no undercoat, which is pure white, or cream in color, and hangs evenly down each side from a parting that extends along the center of the back from the nose to the root of the tail. Other characteristics of the animal are a slightly round skull; a black nose; drooping ears generously covered with long hair; very dark, alert-looking eyes; short, straight legs; and a graceful, well-feathered tail. The dog is intelligent and an extremely affectionate pet.

The Maltese descends from one of the most ancient dog breeds to be found in recorded history. It has been estimated that the breed originated around 6,000 B.C., or 8,000 years ago. Although the ancient Greeks and Romans believed the dog originated on the Island of Malta--they called the breed the Melitaie Dog, Melitaie being the ancient name for Malta--there is really no evidence that proves the dog was indigenous to the Island, but rather that the Maltese is descended from a Spitz-type dog bred by the peoples of the area which is now south central Europe. The breed was eventually distributed as an exotic article of trade from the ancient island trading center of Malta, hence the name, and from there migrated by caravans to the farthest reaches of the civilized world, including: the Middle East, Tibet, China, the Philippines, and Japan.

The earliest known representations of Maltese dogs on artifacts found at Fayum, Egypt (600-300 B.C.), suggest that the Maltese was one of the dogs worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. Numerous pictorial representations of the Maltese occur in Greek ceramic art, such as the vases found at Vulci (about 500 B.C.), and the dog is mentioned in the writings of many Greek and Roman philosophers, and other ancient poets and historians, including: Aristotle, Timon, Callimachus, Aelian, Artimidorus, Epaminodus, Martial, Strabo, Pliny the Elder and Saint Clement of Alexandria. Notable ancient owners of Maltese include Roman Emperor Claudius and Publius, Roman governor of Malta.

The Maltese emerged untarnished from the Dark Ages and continued to be recorded as the dog prized by the upper class, aristocrats, statespersons and royalty. The Maltese was even believed to possess medicinal powers of healing--the ailing would place the dog on their stomach or chest for comfort. Because of this practice, and the dogs warm, affectionate nature and small size, which made it easy to hold in ones arms or lap, the Maltese became known as the "Comforter." The dog was particularly popular in England during Elizabethan times (the late 16th century). Two notable owners of Maltese in those times were Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.

REFERENCES

"Maltese," Microsoft® Encarta. Copyright ©1994 Microsoft Corp.
Copyright ©1994 Funk & Wagnall's Corporation.
"The Complete Maltese," Cutillo, Nicholas.
Copyright ©1986 Howell Book House Inc., New York, NY.

Answer 4

well my dog is half maltese half shihtzu and she needs a shave every 3 months or so depends on how fluffy u want your pet to be she doesnt need much excerise she is small and a full breed maltese is really small about 6 to 8 pounds i believe they will run around and play but dont need to be walked a lot

Answer 5

I like cats and own no doggies (D-O double G)




Just kidding

Answer 6

go to google and you will find all you want

Answer 7

try maltesetalk.com. you should find answers to all your questions

Answer 8

ur picture is hot

Answer 9

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