Maltese Dog

INTRODUCTION

Maltese Dogs are Gentle, Playful and Charming dogs. They are from the Toy group. These little toy dogs make great watchdogs and are fearless. They are great and agile little athletes. To keep its coat in shape it requires daily brushing. Maltese Dogs are Purebred, Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 59).

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Playful, easygoing, responsive, affectionate, docile, active, sweet-tempered, fearless, gentle, intelligent, lively
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Toy. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Mediterranean Basin
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus –  Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris

INTERESTING FACTS

1- Although looks aren’t everything, it’s hard not to be wowed by the Maltese

2- The breed is almost as old as time itself

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Maltese Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    White

  • COAT TYPE

    The Maltese has a single coat of hair (not fur)

  • LIFE SPAN

    12 - 15 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Length: 34 - 44cm (13.5 - 17.5in)

  • TAIL

    Your Maltese should naturally have a long tail that has a gentle graceful curve up and over their back. The tip of the tail should rest just to the side of its hind end

  • WEIGHT

    Male: 3 - 4 kg
    Female: 3 - 4 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Any time a year. A Maltese will have a heat cycle 2 to 3 times per year. Anywhere from every 5 to 8 months is considered normal

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: 1 to 2 time a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    2 - 5 puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    English Springer Spaniel

  • FARM ANIMAL

    No

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    It has been estimated that the breed originated around 6,000 B.C

  • ORIGIN

    Mediterranean Basin

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    They adore humans and like to be very close to them—either right underfoot, cozy in your arms, or cuddling in your lap

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM