Maltese Terrier
Eğer ilk defa bir evcil hayvan sahiplenmeyi düşünüyor ve tercihinizi Maltese Terrier’den yana kullanıyorsanız, bu yazımızda size bu cins hakkında bilmeniz gereken bazı bilgilerden bahsedeceğiz.
Maltese Terrier, küçük ırk köpekler arasında en çok tercih edilen bir cinstir. Görünümleriyle oyuncak bir köpeği andırır ve sevimlilikleriyle herkesi kendisine hayran bırakır. This breed, also known as the Maltese Dog, is a devoted, playful and complete house dog.
It is very popular not only in our country but also all over the world. The first choice of people who will have a pet for the first time, and especially families with children, is usually the Maltese Terrier.
The Maltese Terrier breed, which has an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years, has white fur, black bead-like eyes and a tiny black mouth. Its homeland is Malta and its ancestors are thought to be the Bichon Frize, Bolognese and Havanese breeds. 14 th Although its history goes back to the 14th century, the Maltese breed was first recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club in 1888. Then in 1955, it was definitively accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. Although it is preferred especially by aristocrats and the rich, it was seen as a symbol of nobility in ancient times. It is also often mentioned as a noble dog breed in ancient Roman and Greek literature.
Maltese Terriers, It was brought to Britain in the 16th century and was It was a favorite of Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.
Maltese Terrier Breed Care and Characteristics
The Maltese Terrier breed is a true lap dog. It is very attached to its home and owner, so it does not like to be left alone at home. This is why they tend to cry and bark when left alone for more than a few hours. If you have to travel constantly for your job, this breed may not be suitable for you.
Maltese dogs are not very prone to genetic disorders. However, regular hair, eye, tooth, mouth, nose, ear, paw and nail care is important for their health. You can easily do these treatments with products suitable for your dog.
An adult Maltese Terrier averages 3-4 kg. in weight and 20-25 cm. It has paint in between. Their feathers can be seen in two forms, long and short. Their feathers, which are usually white, off-white or cream-colored, are quite soft and dense. Although it has dense feathers, it is not a very resistant breed against cold. For this reason, it is very important to dry your dog thoroughly after washing it and ensure that it does not get cold.
They are very active and love to play. They get along well with children. If you are going to adopt in a family with children, it is recommended to adopt when you are a pup. In this way, your child will grow together and have the opportunity to get to know each other better. Their intelligence level is quite high. Therefore, they can be easily trained from a young age.
It should be combed at least three times a week so that its soft fur does not get tangled. However, since it has light colored hairs, it can get dirty very quickly. Although Maltese Terriers have long and silky hair, they do not shed much, so they do not upset you about cleaning the house. However, short hairs are preferred because of the ease of care, cleanliness and cute appearance of their feathers. It should also be trimmed regularly as it has hair falling in front of its eyes.
its also gets along well with other dogs and people due to his good nature. Although it is quite energetic, it does not need long walks. A 30-minute activity or walk is enough to throw off all her energy.
The Maltese breed has a sensitive digestive system, so it is recommended that you do it in the brand and size your vet deems appropriate.