Maltese for Absolute Beginners: The Concise Guide on Buying, Grooming, Food, Health, Care and Training your Maltese Puppy or Dog (Maltese Puppy Traini

by Mildred Joel

The Maltese is a diminutive dog weighing from four to six pounds (two to three kilograms).The body is compact, the shoulder blades sloping. The back is level and the ribs well sprung. The tufted tail is carried gracefully over the back. The neck is elegantly structured to promote high carriage of the head.The head is well proportioned to the body and the skull is slightly rounded. The drop ears are low set and heavily feathered. The eyes are dark, the nose black and the muzzle of medium length and slightly tapered.The long, silky coat that sweeps or hangs close to the ground gives the Maltese an almost ornamental appearance. The long hair on the head may be tied in a topknot or left hanging. The coat color is pure white.The Maltese moves in a buoyant, flowing gait.The Maltese is gentle, affectionate, intelligent, responsive and trusting. A good family dog, Maltese are lively, playful, vigorous, and they generally enjoys learning tricks. They can be snappy with raucous children. The petite build of the Maltese belies its fearless presence. Highly alert, the Maltese elicits a flurry of barking in response to unfamiliar noises.The Maltese is a suitable indoor dog that thrives even in apartments and small confines. This breed can be difficult to housebreak, and they tend to be finicky eaters. Maltese are light shedders and are acceptable pets for most allergy sufferers. Daily brushing and regular bathing are recommended in order to prevent coat matting. The hair around the eyes should be cleaned daily in order to prevent tear staining.Get your copy today by scrolling up and clicking Buy Now to get your copy today

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08JV9JWL1
• ISBN13: 9798689611402
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"