do maltese dogs bark a lot?

Question

i am thinking of getting a maltese dog and i what to no if they have any problems.

Answer 1

My parents have owned Maltese dogs for over 12 years now and I don't find that they bark excessively. the dogs alwasy seemd to have a protectiove streak in them, barking as people appraoch the house. I wouldn't call it excessive though at all. I just love the breed and think they are so full of personality and a great breed of dog to own.

I would say get a maltese!!

Answer 2

ABOUT THE MALTESE BREED

Temperament:
The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks if he feels sufficiently rewarded. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a classical companion dog; graceful and lovable. They do well with other animals. Maltese love to play outdoors but have a penchant for jumping in puddles. A bath must follow! These dogs can be snappish with inconsiderate children and may be difficult to housebreak. Sometimes they are picky eaters. Include small biscuits and dry dog food in this breed's regular diet to help the teeth stay strong and healthy. Do not over-pamper or overprotect these little dogs, for some become unstable, and some may become jealous of visitors.

Some more info:

Health Problems:
Prone to sunburn along the hair parting; skin, respiratory, eye and tooth problems, and slipped stifle. Some may be difficult to feed with weak, upset digestion. They may get the chills, and they experience discomfort in hot weather. Maltese should be kept out of damp areas. It is a good idea to paper-train this breed - to avoid going out in weather extremes.

Grooming:
Daily combing and brushing of the long coat is important but be gentle, as the coat is very soft. Clean the eyes daily to prevent staining, and clean the beard after meals for the same reason. Bathe or dry shampoo regularly - making sure the animal is thoroughly dry and warm afterward. Clean the ears, and pull out hair growing inside the ear canal. The eyes should be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary. The hair on the top of the head is often tied up in a topknot to keep it away from the eyes. Some pet owners opt to clip the hair short for easier and less time consuming grooming. The Maltese sheds little to no hair and is good for allergy sufferers.

Answer 3

I have three Maltese dogs. They are just wonderful little pets. They do bark, but only because I am such a horrible dog trainer and let them walk all over me. Maltese are just so beautiful and sweet that it is easy to forget that they really do need discipline just as any other breed does. When you get your Maltese, just remember that they are inside dogs and that they need to be brushed regularly or their beautiful coats will mat.

Answer 4

I have a 2 year old maltese. He will bark to announce visitors, which I will allow to an extent. He is very bright, and and used to bark at the birds, squirrels, etc. I ultimately told him "no" when he barked, and praised him when he stopped. It took a few days, but now he whines at the animals, which doesn't bother me as much as the barking.

Answer 5

You have to remember that small dogs bark a lot in general. They are trying to protect themselves with noice due to their small size and that is why they have evolved to have this very sharp, high voice! But it also depends A LOT on where you got the dog from. I study in a Vet University and I have learned that if you take the dog from a good breeder, its genetic material is going to be of a better quality and so it will have a better character too! Dogs usually bark a lot because their owners do not pay the requirred attention to them or because they are stressed and nervous or even due to a lack of training!

If you get a puppy from a recornized dog breeder then you can be sure that it is very easily trained and controlled. You know of course that many dogs are trained to bark on request! Yours will be trained NOT TO BARK on request!

If your finances allow you to, search for the better one!

Answer 6

well i have a yorkie that is 3 years old (only 4pounds) and also a maltese and they only back when they want to play and also when someones at the door. other then that they r pretty good aboutnot barking,

I think it just depends on how you train your dog and how they r with you at home.

every dog is diff.
but they r sooooo cute

good luck

Answer 7

Most small dogs bark as a way of making their presence felt. Some are nervous, others are lion-hearts who are saying, "Watch it, I'm a tough guy!" Many tiny dogs are v. protective of their people, as yorkies etc. Some smaller dogs are just very energetic and noisy, just like some kids!
Larger dogs bark less because it's a lot more effort for them. And they tend to be much more laid-back anyway.

Answer 8

Any small breed dog, Maltese, Pom, JR, poodles bark incessently.
If you get one, buy earplugs. They will bark if the wind blows.
My mom had a miniature poodle that barked looking out the window at the leaves blowing across the yard !!!!!
I had Pekes (9 of them) and they never barked.

Answer 9

most small dogs bark alot & most terriers bark a fair bit too!!In a maltese you have the combination of both!!I think if you get your dog used to lots of noise,people & stuff going on from & early age it shouldnt be to bad,if its used to peace & quiet it may bark at the slightest think-they are great little dogs.

Answer 10

i know from experiance that i depends on the maltese. lots of them just bark when somebody comes to the door but some just wont stop barking