So you’re giving your Malt a quick bath one day and begin scrubbing off the grime, dirt, pee and who knows what else from the coat. Afterward, you dry your puppy off and let it go on its post-bath mad dash around the house where it rolls around the rug, sofa, bed and whatever other …
Most dog owners I know of wonder if dogs share the same feelings owners do about them. We wonder if they care, worry and love us humans or if they only see us as a guardian, food source or ball of warmth to lean and cuddle up against. It is one of those quintessential questions …
Any loving, doting dog owner is partial to their breed. “My Maltese is so smart!”, you say, “she’s well-trained and listens to me.” Some owners are so convinced of their dog’s supposed intelligence that they can often carry this observation forward as a blanket statement for all dogs in that particular breed. Sometimes they’ll even …
The normally jet black nose on your Maltese stands out like a cute button on the white coat of your Maltese. Recently though, you’ve noticed some peculiarities with the color and texture of the nose. It’s starting to turn a bit pale, maybe a little pink. It’s a color you haven’t seen on your dog’s …
Read more6 Reasons Why Your Maltese’s Nose Color Is Changing
“Sticker shock.” A response we all experience when we go around shopping and find something we want, only to look at the price tag and be utterly baffled or astonished at how expensive it is. The only difference with a dog is that there can be a wide range of prices, practices, history, and upbringing …
As you search around for information about the Maltese, you’ll inevitably come across the terms toy Maltese dogs and Maltese teacup dogs. Dig any further, and you may find yourself mired in an ongoing debate and controversy surrounding teacup dogs. So is the Maltese officially a miniature, toy or a teacup? The short answer is the …
You’re playing with your Maltese one day and reach down to pat its head. You give a good ruffle and boop the nose. The dog licks its nose. You go to poke it again, but you notice something poking out the sides of your dog’s snout… Whiskers! Stiff, silvery hairs protruding out that have always …
“Arooooooo.” The sound of your Maltese howling. It is sometimes a very startling sound when you hear it coming out of the frame of your tiny dog. It is something that is traditionally associated with the ancestor of the modern dog: the grey wolf and their closely related species. It served as a signaling call …
Read moreWhy Your Maltese Howls and What You Can Do About It
A favorite pastime of many dog owners is to observe and ponder about their dog’s sleeping behavior. Given the fact that an average adult dog typically spends up to 12-14 hours a day sleeping in their adulthood. As a result, owners will often find their dog snoozing more often than not. On top of that, …
Read moreHow Do and How Much Do Maltese Sleep? 5 Sleeping Positions Examined