Look at the lovable, fluffy, pint-sized white Maltese dog and most immediately think “lap dog.” This is primarily true. Most Maltese owners’ 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 indoor dog breed. This purebred…
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 family…
Do you love energetic, intelligent, small dog breeds? Have you been looking for a dog that will be easy to care for and train? If you’ve been seeking a smart, active, and healthy hybrid with a curious and friendly personality, look no further than the Jack Russell terrier Maltese mix. This cute little canine is…
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…
In the world of purebred dog breeding, there are five major size categories: giant, large, medium, small, and toy. Maltese are 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 the…
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 harder than their appearance gives them credit for. They can get pregnant naturally and…
