Maltese Dog

Facts about Maltese Dogs, "Scientific name for Maltese Dog, or domestic canine, is Canis lupus familiaris". The Maltese Dog is a toy dog, small, hardy and with silky hair. The Maltese Dog is sturdy and a bit longer with a level top-line. Has a deep chest its top skull slightly rounded with large black eyes. A lot of Maltese Dog owner opt to cut its coat but if left and groomed well like a show dog. The average height of the male Maltese Dog is 8 to 10 inches (20.3 to 25.4 cm) and the female 7 1/2 to 9 inches (19 to 22.8 cm). The average weight is 6 to 9 pounds (2.7 to 4 kg). The Maltese Dog breed was developed in Italy; it was first identified as a breed in Malta where it got its name. It was owned specifically by royalty, women loved to carry them in sleeves.

Maltese Dogs sweat glands are between their paw pads.
It is a Fact a Maltese Dog sees in color and have better low light vision. Maltese Dogs have three eyelids, a lower lid, an upper eyelid lid and a third lid, that is called a haw or nictitating membrane, this keeps the dogs eye protected and moist. Maltese Dogs eyes have a special membrane for seeing better at night, called a tapetum lucidum - a dogs reflective layer in the choroid chiefly of nocturnal, causing the eyes to glow when light at night hits the eyes and they consist of some layers of smooth flat cells covered by a section of double deformed crystals.

Temperament
The Maltese Dog is a spirited, lively and very playful dog. The Maltese Dog is a loving, trusting, gentle and devoted to its owner. It is an intelligent breed good at learning new tricks. The Maltese Dog is bold and always quick to sound an in case of anything suspicious. Maltese Dog is compatible with other non-canine animals and some dogs. The Maltese Dog enjoy playing outdoors and some like to jump in puddles. The Maltese Dog can be picky eaters if fed table scraps. Maltese Dogs should be handled carefully to avoid development of Small Dog Syndrome. Avoid over protecting them as it causes them to become unstable which can also make them become jealous of the visitors.

Average body temperature for a Maltese Dog is between 101 to 102.5 degrees
Female Maltese Dogs are in heat for matting for about 20 days twice a year. Female Maltese Dogs are pregnant for 60 days before they’re puppies are born.
A Maltese Dog is an omnivore, (definition-they eat both other animals and plants). All Dogs are direct descendants of wolves.

Health Problems
The Maltese Dog are prone to sunburn, some are difficult to feed and have upset digestion. They might feel chilly and will also experience discomfort in extremely hot conditions. The Maltese Dog should be kept away from damp areas. The Maltese Dog also have teeth problems, and feeding it with dry dog biscuits combined with their normal feed will help their teeth stay healthy. The number one heath problems amongst Maltese Dogs is obesity, so always make sure your dog doesn't get to fat. Many foot problems that Maltese Dogs have are just an issue of long toenails. The Maltese Dog may also be prone to other health problems a Reverse sneezing, Collapsed trachea, White Dog Shaker Syndrome, Hypoglycemia, (PRA) Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Portosystemic liver shunt and Patellar luxation.

Exercises and Handling
The Maltese Dog do well with daily walks. They are playful, which will cater for their exercise needs, though playing will not feed their primal walking instinct. Note that dogs that do not go for daily walks are more likely to develop behavioral problems. The Maltese Dog are also active indoors and remain playful all through the old age.

A Maltese Dog’s mouth can apply approximately 150 to 200 pounds of pressure per square inch and an American Pit Bull Terrier, German Shepherd Dog and a rottweiler can have 320 LBS of pressure on avg.

All dogs are identical in makeup big or small– 42 permanent teeth and 321 bones. Maltese Puppies have 28 teeth and when they become adult Maltese Dogs they have 42 teeth. When Maltese puppies are born, they have no teeth and are deaf and blind. Maltese Puppies for their first few weeks will sleep ninety percent of the day and their vision is not fully developed until after the first month.

Grooming
A daily combing and brushing Maltese Dogs long coat is very important and you need to be very gentle as it has a soft coat. So as to avoid staining, clean its eyes on a daily routine including its beard after every meal. You can bathe or dry shampoo on a regular basis ensuring that the Maltese Dog is left dry and warm at all times. Regularly clean the ear and don’t forget to pull growing hair in the ear canal. Train the dog to use a water bottle. To avoid staining consider buying purified water for your Maltese Dog. You can feed it from a glass bowl, ceramic or stainless steel, but not plastic. Ensure that you wash the bowl after feeding. In-case of any complicated issues always consult with a veterinarian. The cute black nose starts to get pink it means that the Maltese Dog isn’t getting enough sunshine.
While grooming, check for any rashes, sores, signs of infections – such as inflammation of the skin, tenderness, or redness. Do a weekly examination to help you spot problems early enough.

Maltese Dogs have two times the amount of ear muscles than people. It is a fact a Maltese Dog can hear a sound at four times the distance of a human. Sound frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz) Def-Hertz is the measurement of frequency, explicitly it's one cycle per second. The higher the Hertz are, the higher the pitched the sound is. Maltese Dogs hear best at 45,000 Hz to 65,000 Hz, while humans hear best at around 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

Only humans and dogs have prostates and a dog doesn't have an appendix.
Maltese Dog’s nose prints can be used to identify them, their nose prints are like a humans finger print. It is a Fact a Maltese Dog smells more than 1,000 times stronger than that of a human. A Maltese Dog’s nose, secretes a thin layer of mucous that helps it absorb scent, after that they lick their noses and sample the scent through their mouth.

The Maltese is a good breed that is friendly to kids and adults if handled well.

If purchasing a Maltese Dog from a breeder, make sure to find a good breeder with references check at least two to three of the puppies that were purchased from this breeder.
The Maltese Dog belongs to the Toy Group and in 1888 it was recognized by the (AKC) American Kennel Club.

Maltese Dogs pant to keep cool with 10 to 35 breaths per minute with an average of 24 breaths per minute. A large dog breed resting heart beats between 60 to 100 times per minute, and a small dog breed’s heart beats on average between 100 to 140 pant a lot.