Maltese Puppies Basics
Where Are Maltese From? The Maltese Puppy is a breed of dogs in the toy group. It is thought to have originated in southcentral Europe from dogs breeds of spitz type. The ancient Greeks and Romans were quite fond of this Maltese breed, as they are so often depicted in their art and stories.
How Many Types of Malteses Are There? While some do exist, Tea Cup Maltese is not a recognized breed as Maltese are not meant to be less than 3 pounds and are often beset with health issues.
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Maltipoo (Maltese/poodle) Malshi (Maltese/Shihtzu) Malchi (Maltese/Chihuahua) Morkie (Yorkshire Terrier/Maltese) Malteagle (Beagle/Maltese) Maltichon (Bichon/Maltese) MaltiPug (Maltese/Pug) Maltipoo (Pomeranian/Maltese)
Maltese Puppies Lifespan The average lifespan for Maltese puppies is around 13 years old. However, there have been
some Maltese Puppies that live up to 17 years of age.
Maltese Size (Height & Weight) Maltese dogs only grow to around seven to 12 inches in height and their weight is about four to eight pounds.
Maltese Appearance What Colors Do Malteses Come In? Maltese Puppies which are purebred are only permitted to have white, white with tan, white with lemon, white with cream, and white with pale orange color.
How Much Do Malteses Shed? Maltese Puppies don't have the undercoat typical to many breeds and don't shed much.
Maltese Dog Health Concerns Due to careful and responsible breeding practices, it is pleasing to say that the Maltese breed is a generally healthy breed. They have far fewer problems (physical and mental) than the majority of other dog breeds and just about all in the toy group. Reputable Maltese puppy breeders have done the right thing by the breed which means Maltese puppies often live a healthy and active 14 years or more.