Leslie's Heavenly Maltese

Size: The Maltese has shoulder height of 20-25cm (8-10 in). Maltese have a dome Skull, round dark eyes surrounded by a dark "Halo", black nose, low ears covered by long hair. The Maltese Carries its tail over the back and to one side and has small round feet.

 

Coat: The Maltese has a distinctive long white silky coat with no undercoat. Some standards allow cream or lemon colored ears. The maltese does not shed and is a good match for those with allergies.

 

Character: The Maltese is eager to learn, fearless.friendly and sociable. Maltese are not prone to excessive barkin but their tendency to bark at suspicious activity makes them excellent watchdogs. They love to cuddle, but are not overly demanding of attention.

 

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.

 

Care: The Maltese requires quite a bit of grooming, from daily brushing and combing to special lotions to remove tear stains. Dead hair should be brushed out as the maltese does not shed. Irritating hair around the eyes need to be removed. Some pet maltese are trimmed in a "Puppy Cut" of 1-2 inches in length over the entire body for easier maintenance. The lifspan of the maltese is 12-14 years, though some live as long as 18 yrs.

 

Activity: The Maltese does not require a great amount of exercise. It can have its needs met by indoor play and activities, and enjoys playing chase. Maltese are well suited to apartment life.