Saturday, May 23, 2015

What Potential Owners Should Know About Maltese Puppies

By Tammie Caldwell


Anytime you are thinking about bringing a pet into your home, take the time to learn as much as you can about the animal. You should have some understanding of its personality, and temperament at the very least. While Maltese puppies are simply adorable, it is still important to learn more about them before bringing one home. This will help to ensure that both you, and your pet are happy.

When it comes to companionship, this pup is a champ. It was actual bred for that specific reason. If you want a dog that you can leave at home, alone all day, this is not the one for you. Doing so can cause the dog, and you plenty of problems. Anxiety and destructiveness are two such problems. This breed has a need to around its humans.

This pooch will not grow very big. At the most it will end up being around ten feet tall when it is full grown. As long as it's not overweight, it will weigh around seven pounds. Due to the pooch's small stature, little children can easily, hurt them. Not that they would mean to, however, accidents can and do happen. If this does happen, the pup may bite the child in self defense. To avoid these issues, never leave an unsupervised child with the dog.

One common complaint that canine owners often express has to do with shedding. Well, this type of dog, that is not an issue. They do not shed much at all. They are also hypoallergenic, which is wonderful news for those with allergies.

This canines small size does not mean that it is inactive. They have tons of energy. You may want to start agility training in order to drain some of it. It is also a nice way for you both to bond with one another. Besides that, it is lots of fun. These pups also make wonderful service dogs for those in need.

These canines are relatively easy to train. They are intelligent, and fast learners. Especially, if they are rewarded for their efforts. Reward based training works best with this puppy. Be consistent with your training, and never use harsh treatment, or your dog may become fearful of you.

Your Malty will do best in households with adults and older children. The child should be old enough to understand the need to be gentle. Your pet may also prefer to be the only dog in the household. While not every dog of this breed will have these issues, many do. One way to potentially overcome them is to begin socialization at a young age. Expose the pup to a variety of people and situations.

Finally, be prepared for the grooming needs of this pooch. The long hair can easily become matted, which is not only unattractive, but also painful for the animal. Be ready to brush him or her at least once per day A visit to the groomer for washing and cutting is also a must. A puppy clip can lessen the amount of times you must visit the groomer. It will also reduce the chances of matting occurring. Even with the grooming needs, this puppy is a wonderful addition to almost any family. It will bring years of joy to the home. It will provide tons of love to its family.




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