Maltese Dogs

　　Variety Name: Maltese dog
　　English name: Maltese Dogs | Bichon Maltese
　　Size Classification: Small
　　Breed Classification: TOY
　　History:
　　Malta origin.
　　Originated in 500 years BC.
　　Dogs from the island of Malta Malta or Sicily, is one of the oldest varieties. From the 13th century BC Egyptian tombs, can be found near the statue of the dog. The dog about 55 years BC with the Roman army arrived in the United Kingdom. Middle Ages ago, the European aristocracy has always been a daily companion door, after the profile has not been reduced.
　　Appearance:
　　With Bichon Frise’s blood, like a filament of pure white hair, oval and black eyes and black eyes into sharp contrast. The hair on the head, there may be clear lemon yellow stripe.
　　Height: mal dogs: 21-25 cm female dogs :20-23 cm
　　Weight:1.8- 2.7 kilograms, the weight of not more than 3.2 kilograms
　　Origin: Malta Island
　　Maltese dog country of origin: Mediterranean region, Central / Italy
　　Synonyms: straight hair Bichon / Maltese Terrier / Bichon Maltese
　　Malta is one of the oldest dog breeds, and its origin is disputed. This is very like the ancestors of dogs hunting the central port and the Mediterranean seaside city animal victims. This is similar to dogs or certain breeds in the existence of ancient Egypt and Greece, and then living in Rome. Strabon the ancient Greek geographer Melita has reported that exports of the Sicilian city has been called the dog meliteris. Although the name Maltese from Malta, but there is no evidence that he is the middle of this island. Elizabeth I in the period, because of his highly praised by nobility and became the love of the British royal family. This species is not common today.
　　Personality, expertise and training
　　Strong, tireless. Maltese Dogs is a master of catching mice. Happy, interesting and lively and friendly and very calm. Rarely bark is popular pet dogs. The need for strict training.
　　Care and use of
　　Can live in apartments, only limited movement. Stay do not like a person. A day and the rationale for opening tangled hair, and bristles, it is necessary to regular bathing, dressing twice a year. Ears and eyes should be regularly checked.
　　Maltese dogs live longer, as long as proper feeding and management, the most longevity of up to 18, 19-year-old.