Maltese

The head is medium sized, slightly rounded from the top to the skull. The ears are low set, with a lot of long hair forming the ear fringes, and the hair hangs down to the head. The eyes are quite large, oval, bronze in color, with black eye sockets and wide apart. The nose is black, with a wide muzzle. The muzzle is of moderate length, fine and gradually tapering. The teeth meet in a level or scissor bite. The neck is of moderate length. The chest is quite thick and expanded. The front legs are straight, with strong and not curved metatarsals. The hind legs are strong, with moderate angulation at the stifle and hock. The feet are small and round, with black pads. The uneven hair on the feet can be trimmed to make them neater.

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Maltese dog, also known as Maltese dog, Maltese Island hound. English name Maltese Dog. It is one of the oldest dog breeds in Europe that originated in the Mediterranean region in the Middle Ages.

This is an ancient breed on the island of Malta with a history of more than 3,000 years. Statues similar to this dog can be found in Egyptian tombs from the 13th century BC. This dog arrived in Britain with the Roman army around 55 BC. Before the Middle Ages, it had always been the daily companion of European nobles, and its popularity has never diminished since then. During the time of Henry VIII of England, the Maltese dog was already popular in England and became the favorite puppy of the ladies of the court. In 1877, it was exhibited in the United States for the first time as a Maltese lion dog. In 1879, a colored dog was exhibited as a Maltese dog. In 1888, the American Kennel Club registered the Maltese dog.

The Maltese dog is smart and witty. Loyal and docile, affectionate and elegant, likes to be close to people, and is a satisfying and gentle dog breed. The Maltese dog is a small family pet with strong vitality. You can let it play with children without worry. It is very friendly to children, and has strong acceptance and good obedience. It is the best playmate for children. It has deep feelings for its owner and is very hostile to strangers. It has a lovely temperament, sometimes plays some pranks, and is very full of personality. It is usually in good health and remains lively until the end of its life. Although the Maltese dog does not need too much space, it requires careful care.

Maltese dogs have beautiful appearances and are considered by many to be the most noble breed of dog.

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