Maltese Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Malta

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 12-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: moderate

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: low

Watchdog: chill

Breed Information

Overview

This is a friendly and loving dog breed. They are extremely affectionate with their family and make new friends easily. Although they may be a bit reserved around strangers at first, they warm up quickly and will love to be a part of the group. Generally kid-friendly, they will be a good playmate for your little ones, as long as they are loving and gentle with him/her as well. The Maltese is by far the most affectionate and cuddly toy breed there is.

The Maltese is one of the most popular dog breeds. They are considered a toy breed and have ancient origins. Dating back over 2 millennia to Greece, the Maltese is, by far, the oldest toy dog breed in existence. This is one of the interesting facts about the Maltese.

The original breed was almost lost twice. Once during Europe’s Dark Ages, when they were saved from extinction by Chinese breeders. And then again between the 17th and 18th centuries when attempts were made to make the breed too small. A lack of advanced veterinary care and no knowledge of how to care for a “tea-cup” size breed led to the Maltese breed almost disappearing completely. Luckily, the dog breed was saved.

The Maltese, as we know it today, is one of the smallest dog breeds and is thought to be the result of British dog breeders. But, it is also known that the Maltese is a direct descendant of other toy breeds like the Bichon Frise and the Havanese.

The first Maltese is thought to have arrived in the United States in the latter half of the 19th century and first appeared in Westminster Kennel Club shows in the 1870s. The American Kennel Club recognized the Maltese as a member of the Toy Group in 1888.

Temperament

The Maltese is a true companion breed. Provided they are well-socialized, they are known for being friendly and loving. They are considered one of the most affectionate and cuddly toy breeds. They are extremely affectionate with their family and tend to make new friends easily. Although they may be a bit reserved around strangers at first, they tend to warm up quickly and will love to be a part of the group. Generally, they get along well with children, other dogs, and other pets. As long as children are gentle with Maltese, especially when they are tiny puppies, these dogs will make good playmates and companions.