Maltese Puppies

Dog Breed Profile: Maltese Puppies

Country of Origin: Malta
Bred for: Companion
Group: Toy
Color: White
Life span: 12 to 16 years
Grooming Needs: Brush and comb daily or every other day; bathe weekly
Coat: Long all over the body except muzzle
Size: 9 - 10 inches, 4 - 6 pounds
Temperment: Affectionate, gentle, sweet
Training: High
Energy: Moderate
Children: Good with older children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good
Health Concerns: Liver shunts (a liver abnormality), heart disease, Maltese encephalitis (also called granulomatous menigoencephalitis or GME, an inflamatory brain disease), luxating patellas (slipping kneecaps), dental problems, hypoglycemia in puppies

 

 

 

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