I don’t know where to start raising pet dogs. It has become a common hobby for almost every household. After research, it was found that 56% of people do it because they love small animals. What is shocking is that the remaining 44% keep pet dogs for... Find yourself a companion; this data proves that pet dogs are slowly rising from toy dogs to companion dogs. The Maltese dog is one of people's favorite pet dogs.

1. Introduction to Maltese Dog

The Maltese dog is the oldest dog breed in Europe. It originally originated from the British dependency (Malta Island) in the Mediterranean, hence its name. The English name of the Maltese dog is Maltese Dog, also known as Maltese ears. The Maltese dog has a relatively long history of more than 3,000 years. In ancient times, it was deeply loved by the royal family and dignitaries. Maltese dogs are elegant, cute and dignified, so they are often kept as companion dogs.

2. Morphological characteristics of the Maltese dog

(1) Appearance characteristics

The Maltese dog is a small pet dog. The height at the shoulder generally does not exceed 25cm, and the weight does not exceed 3kg, usually between 2-2.7kg. The nose is black, the top of the skull is slightly rounded, the forehead and nose are moderate, the head and the body are relatively symmetrical; the ears are drooping and there are a lot of feathers on the ears, which is very good-looking; the eyes are very sensitive and energetic, with strong Observation. The Maltese dog's forelimbs are short, straight and slender, and its hind limbs have very well-developed muscles and can run extremely fast.

(2) Coat characteristics

The coat of the Maltese is similar to that of the Yorkshire Terrier. It is very thick, long and soft. From a distance, it looks like a stuffed toy. The coat of the Maltese dog is a single layer with no down layer. The coat of the Maltese dog is long, flat and silky, drooping to both sides of the body. Since the coat of the Maltese dog is long, the owner can comb it some The bun looks very cute.

(3) Coat color characteristics

Most of the coat color of the Maltese dog is white, which is its main coat color, and a very few are light yellow or brown; generally, the white Maltese dogs will have light yellowish brown or lemon-colored hair on their ears, which looks like Very cute. The Maltese's hair is relatively long and straight, so owners should not use any wrapping or curling rods to deal with it, as this will damage its coat color.

3. How to raise Maltese dogs

(1) The Maltese dog is small, but easy to raise. Generally, it is enough to provide him with dog food as a staple food. However, it is best to change the brand of dog food at any time. Do not feed one brand all the time; of course, you must provide him with some appropriate food. Vegetable and meat food, because Maltese is also a type of carnivore. Proper feeding of meat can improve his immunity.

(2) The most precious thing about a Maltese dog is its coat, so the care of the coat is also very important.It is best to bathe the puppy 1-2 times a week. Of course, you can bathe it a few times more in summer when it is hotter, and 1-2 times in winter; this way the dog's coat color will look good. Maltese dog hair cannot be washed with irritating shower gel. It is best to go to a pet store to buy special shower gel. Comb his coat every day so it doesn't get tangled.

(3) The Maltese dog is a companion dog and a toy dog. It is relatively clingy and likes to be close to its owner. Therefore, during the breeding process, the owner should take appropriate time to accompany him, so that he will be better able to accompany you. ;Take it out for a walk frequently, so that its character will be more lively and friendly, and its lifespan will be longer.

4. How to train Maltese dogs

(1) In fact, the training of pet dogs is a repeated and long-term training process. First of all, patience is very important. Any training cannot be done in one go. During the training process, the owner can formulate some clear and simple commands and actions to guide the dog. After repeatedly chanting commands and comparing actions, the puppy can quickly grasp the meaning of each command. For example, the downward gesture means lie down, the OK gesture means permission, etc.

(2) Another very useful training method is to find some food or toys that the dog likes before the owner trains him to induce him to complete the task; when the puppy is eager to get food or toys, your training Will get twice the result with half the effort. Of course, any training requires certain techniques. For example, training before eating is more effective than training after eating. This also takes advantage of the dog's desire principle.

(3) It is also very good to master the dog’s daily routine and use the reward and punishment system. This kind of training method is also very good. For example, the dog wags its tail to indicate that it wants to defecate, the dog keeps barking around the owner to indicate that it wants food, etc. In this way, you can use the law of reward and punishment. If you want to eat, you must be at the specified place, otherwise you will not get the food. This kind of training is also very effective.

5. Price of Maltese

Generally, the price of the Maltese with whiter coat is higher, because the whiter the coat, the better the breed; secondly, the female Maltese is a bit more expensive than the male Maltese; the smaller one is slightly cheaper, in short, the size, age , coat color, and gender will all determine its price. Generally, the price ranges from about 800 to 3,000.

Summary: If you are considering buying a pet dog, then the Maltese is very suitable as a companion dog; secondly, the IQ of the Maltese dog is also very high, much smarter than ordinary dogs.

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