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).
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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
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Maltese Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White
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COAT TYPE
The Maltese has a single coat of hair (not fur)
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 34 - 44cm (13.5 - 17.5in)
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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
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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
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 to 2 time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
2 - 5 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
English Springer Spaniel
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
It has been estimated that the breed originated around 6,000 B.C
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ORIGIN
Mediterranean Basin
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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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
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
