The Maltichon is the nickname given to the hybrid dog breed with one Bichon Frise parent dog and one Maltese parent dog. The trend towards hybrid or designer dog breeding is actually not new. It is an ancient practice that often results in the creation of a whole new purebred dog breed. Today, the Maltichon … Read more
In the world of purebred dog breeding, there are five major size categories: giant, large, medium, small and toy. The Maltese is considered a true toy dog breed. Some breeders will go even smaller and breed teacup Maltese, but this is not a recognized purebred size category for show competition purposes. For people new to … Read more
The Maltese dog rarely weighs more than seven pounds when fully grown. For such a small dog breed to get pregnant and have a natural birth can seem more like a miracle than a medical fact. Yet these dogs are far hardier than their appearance gives them credit for. They can get pregnant naturally and … Read more
Take one look at the lovable, fluffy, pint-sized white Maltese dog and most people immediately think “lap dog.” This is mostly true. For most Maltese owners, their primary motivation to own one of these adorable dogs is to have a companion at home and in daily life. But the Maltese dog breed wasn’t always an … Read more
The tiny Maltese dog first became popular as far back as 1,500 B.C. during the time of the ancient Phoenicians. These dogs were first documented on the equally tiny Mediterranean island of Malta in what is now Greece. Maltese dogs have managed to survive over thousands upon thousands of years’ time, during the rise and … Read more
Just to see a Maltese dog is often to fall in love. These pint-sized pups, with their pure white long hair coats and adorable black button eyes, have been loved and adored by people for centuries. While the Maltese dog certainly doesn’t look aggressive, some toy-sized dog breeds are known to be aggressive. If your … Read more
