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| Breed: Maltese
(dog, not falcon) | Group (AKC): Toy |  |
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| Country of Origin | Malta (go figure!) |
| Type of coat | Long, straight coat, silky texture. |
| Grooming | Extensive coat care. Shampoo once a week, daily brushing is essential. Special attention is needed to keep the eyes clean as staining is possible. |
| Average height | 10 inches |
| Average weight | 4 - 6 lbs. |
| Activity level | Indoors - Very High, Outdoors - Medium |
| Watchdog | Very High |
| Protection | Very Low |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High |
| Trainability | Indoor activity with suffice for exercise, but he will enjoy a walk or a run in the park. |
| Compatibility with children | It does not tolerate young children. |
| Character | Friendly, alert |
| Ideal home environment | An apartment is fine for he is a small, quite dog. |
| Ideal owner | Makes a good dog for the elderly if they can socialize and take time to groom and play with him. |
| Links and resources | - To dig for further information click here
- American Maltese Association, Inc.
Correspondence Secretary, Pamela G. Rightmyer, 2211 S. Tioga Way, Las Vegas, NV 89117, Demidogs@aol.com - Maltese Club of Greater New York
Lori A. Janczewski, PO Box 850, Selden, NY 11784, 631-732-0300, MalteseClubofNY@aol.com
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