Maltese Bichon

The Maltese Bichon is a dog with a cute appearance and a friendly disposition. He is characterized by inexhaustible activity both outdoors and at home. When trained from a young age, it gets along well with children and other animals. Dogs of this breed do not like to be alone and simply adore the company of people and especially their owners.

The ancestors of this little dog lived in the ports and maritime cities of central Mediterranean, where they hunted mice and rats that were found in profusion in the harbours’ warehouses and in the hold of ships. These dogs were known in Ancient Rome: favourite companion of the matrons, and praised by Strabon, Latin poet of the first century A.D. Representations of the Maltese by numerous Renaissance painters show this little dog in the salons of the period at the side of beautiful ladies of the time

BREED CHARACTERISTICS

HEIGHT: 20 – 25 cm

WEIGHT: 2 – 3 kg

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13 – 14 years

COAT COLOUR: White

HYPOALLERGENIC: Yes

GROUP: FCI group 9

ORIGIN: Europe

CHARACTER TRAITS: Smart, understanding, affectionate, loving, active, playful, clever

CHARACTER

Maltese Bichons are affectionate and loyal dogs that constantly show endless love to their owners. They get along well with children and other animals, but this must be taught from an early age. They are quite active dogs that require the owner’s attention and games even when they are at home. 15-20 minutes of active time is enough for dogs of this breed, after which the Maltese Bichon will likely to want to rest. This also applies to walks – extremely long walks or difficult terrain are tiring for this dog. They are affectionate dogs who want to be near their owners all the time.

APPEARANCE

Maltese Bichons belong to the toy dog breed category. Their body is elongated, the height of males at the crest reaches up to 25 cm, bitches – up to 23 cm, weight up to 3 kg. The head is medium in size, the muzzle is straight. The edges of the lips and the nose are black. The eyes are quite large, round, dark in colour. The ears are triangular, flat, hang close to face. The tail grows high, rather long, tapering towards the end. The whole body is covered with long hair, of which the length can reach up to 22 cm. A distinctive feature of the Maltese Bichon is a long and soft coat with a silky texture. It can flow down to the dog’s feet – this length of coat is usually grown for participation in shows. For non-show Maltese Bichons usually a short coat is kept to make the coat easier to care for.

HEALTH, CARE, TRAINING

Maltese bichons are one of the healthiest dog breeds. Rarely, however, patellar dislocation or iris atrophy may occur. The coat requires the most care, but mostly if the dog is planned to participate in shows. Maltese Bichons, that participate in shows, have long coats that often needs to be combed, tied up, and protected from tangles. If the pet does not participate in shows, the coat can be kept short – the care of the coat will be less difficult. Grooming procedures are recommended to be done at a professional animal grooming salon. Like other dogs with white coat, Maltese Bichons require care and daily hygiene – eye cleaning and regular bathing for the coat to always remain snow-white, and prevent brown tear stains from forming. Maltese Bichons are quite stubborn, so training is not the easiest task. However, once you start teaching obedience commands and form appropriate behaviour, Maltese Bichons listen to their owners perfectly. Training at an early age and proper motivation for dogs of this breed is very important.

Main tips how to take care of Maltese Bichon

do not forget to do eye hygiene every day
brush the coat few times per week
bath one time per week
visit grooming salon one time per month

IS THE MALTESE RIGHT FOR YOU?

The Maltese is an elegant, gentle, and deeply devoted companion. This breed forms strong bonds with its family and enjoys spending time close to the people it loves.

A Maltese may be the perfect choice if you:

Want a calm and affectionate companion.
Live in an apartment or a house.
Enjoy spending quality time with your dog.
Can provide regular grooming and coat care.
Are looking for a devoted companion for many years.

A Maltese may not be the best fit if you:

Prefer a completely independent dog.
Spend most of the day away from home.
Are not prepared for regular coat maintenance.

With love, consistency, and proper care, the Maltese rewards its family with unwavering loyalty, elegance, and affection.

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