MALTESE PUPPIES

DIET/FEEDING

Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Keep your Maltese from getting fat by measuring his food and feeding him twice a day instead of leaving food out all the time. You can tell if he's getting overweight by giving him the hands-on test. Place your hands on his body, thumbs along the spine and fingers spread out over his sides. If you can feel his ribs, he's in good condition, but if they're buried beneath a layer of fat, it's time to put him on a diet and cut back on the amount of treats you're giving. Some Maltese have delicate digestive systems and may be picky eaters. Eating problems can occur if your Maltese has teeth or gum problems as well. If your Maltese is showing discomfort when eating or after eating, take him to the vet for a checkup. Note: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl. Recommended food for Maltese includes : Halo spot's stew natural (dry for small breed), blue buffalo small chicken and rice, wellness complete health for small breeds, Nutro ultra small breed adult dry.

CARE & TRAINING

The Maltese requires quite a bit of grooming, from daily brushing and combing to special lotions to remove tear stains (careful brushing with a warm metal comb works as well).  Dead hair should be brushed out, as the Maltese does not shed.  Irritating hairs around the eyes need to be removed.  Some pet Maltese are trimmed in a ‘puppy cut’ of 1 to 2 inches in length over the entire body for easier maintenance.  Some show dogs are ‘wrapped’ to prevent matting of the fur.  The Maltese has a lifespan of 12-14 years, though some live as long as 18 years.  Most are healthy, but some are prone to heart issues such as prolapsed valve syndrome and enlarged ventricle, which usually present around the 10th year and can be controlled with medication.  Many Maltese have dental issues.  They can begin losing teeth by the age of 8 if not properly cleaned.  Maltese are prone to sunburns where their hair parts.  They get cold easily in chilly climates but can also become quickly overheated as they do not easily dissipate heat.

With regards to training, encouragement rather than harsh words should always be used when training the Maltese.  They are very sensitive.  Maltese are very difficult to housebreak and may need to be paper or box trained.

TEMPERAMENT

Maltese easily befriend other dogs and cats, even much larger ones.  Maltese puppies may be too playful for small infants.  Maltese will bark at strangers but grow used to them quickly. The Maltese dog is Playful, Affectionate, Intelligent, Lively, Docile, Fearless, Sweet-Tempered, Responsive, Gentle, Active and Easygoing.

PERSONALITY & BEHAVIOR

The Maltese is a natural ham with a lively personality. Because he's so people-oriented, he takes well to training and responds to positive reinforcements such as food rewards, praise, and play. Fearless, Maltese assume that everyone they meet — human or animal — is a friend. Sweet and cute, they're widely known for always getting their way — even with people who have no intention of spoiling them. Temperament is affected by a number of factors, including heredity, training, and socialization. Puppies with nice temperaments are curious and playful, willing to approach people and be held by them. Choose the middle-of-the-road puppy, not the one who's beating up his litter mates or the one who's hiding in the corner. Always meet at least one of the parents — usually the mother is the one who's available — to ensure that they have nice temperaments that you're comfortable with. Meeting siblings or other relatives of the parents is also helpful for evaluating what a puppy will be like when he grows up. Like every dog, the Maltese needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Maltese puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog. Enrolling him in a puppy kindergarten class is a great start. Inviting visitors over regularly, and taking him to busy parks, stores that allow dogs, and on leisurely strolls to meet neighbors will also help him polish his social skills.

HOUSING

We recommend housing suitable for puppies. For more information, contact the VET service.

HEALTH

With regards to health, all the Maltese puppies for sale have recently been vaccinated. healthy Maltese puppies are guaranteed.