Maltese are one of the most faithful dog breeds that belong to the toy group, most popular for its silky, long and white hair. Though there are some alterations in the coat color (other than white) such as cream, light yellowish and pale ivory tinge, pure white colored Maltese always leads the most popular demand list. On an average, a full grown Maltese will weigh around 61/2 - 91/2 pounds (3 - 4 kg). The males are 8 - 10 inches (21 - 25 cm) tall, while females are 8 - 9 inches (20 - 23 cm) tall. Let's take a look at Maltese dogs characteristic information, lifespan and grooming tips.
Maltese dogs have a slightly rounded, dome-shaped skull. The eyes and nose are pure black in color. This small hardy pet dog looks expressive, mainly because of the dark pigmented skin that surrounds the eyes. Also, you might notice fading of the nose color to pink or brown shades or both. This condition is called 'winter nose' and happens when the pet dog is not exposed to sunlight for a prolonged period...
- ISBN13 9781304661975
- Publish Date 26 November 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook
- Language English