What Potential Owners Should Know About Maltese Puppies

By Tammie Caldwell


Pets are wonderful, they make a house a home. They love you, they want to spend time with you, and they provide companionship. However, before bringing one home, find out important facts about them. The following facts will help you understand Maltese puppies better.

One of the first things that you should understand about this breed is that it was bred to be a companion dog. This means, that is made to spend time with its humans. If you do not have enough time to devote to this pup, it will be quite unhappy. You will also likely end up feeling unhappy, because when this canine becomes unhappy, it can turn destructive, and may also suffer from anxiety due to being separated from you.

This breed is small. When full grown it will have a height of only eight to ten inches tall. This canine when full grown weighs around seven pounds. With a pooch this small, it is important to use caution when young children are around. They may inadvertently hurt such a small dog. The child may also be bit if the pooch feels threatened.

Shedding is one of the biggest complaints that dog owners have. Luckily, those who have this breed will not have much to complain about. This dog is also good for those who suffer from allergies since its fur is hypoallergenic. Good news for anyone who wants a pup, but not fur everywhere in the house.

Though small, these animals can be active. They often excel in agility training. Taking part in these activities is a wonderful way to bond with you pup. This type of dog is also a good option for a service dog. They love their people, and they want to please them.

When it comes to training, this breed does well. They are smart, and they are quick learners. The best way to train them is with reward based training. They will do well when they get treats for doing what you want them to do. You have to be consistent and calm during training. Never hit or screen at the pup or it will become fearful of you.

This breed does better in a home with older children and no other dogs. While not all of them will have issues with small children and other dogs, many do. This can be overcome if the pooch is well socialized at a young age. He or she should be introduced to children and other pets as soon as possible. This should be done often if you want a pooch that overcomes their tendency to avoid little ones and other canines.

For the most part these cute pups are wonderful additions to the family. Be prepared to fall in love. Also be prepared for plenty of grooming.




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