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Brent McCoy
The Maltese (sometimes called the "Roman Ladies Dog", "Comforter Dog" or "Maltese Lion Dog") is an ancient breed from the Isle of Malta that features a silky white coat and a highly energetic and playful temperament. The breed can be traced back to 500BC where it featured in Greek and Roman art, and was first valued as an exotic item of trade. A number of their more unique qualities are their playfulness, high level of energy, need for attention and non-shedding coat - which all help in making the Maltese a suitable breed of dog for allergy sufferers, apartment dwellers and anyone who has a lot of time for a dog. The Maltese is legendary for their gentle and playful manner while being fearless for their size. They are often friendly with visitors once they get to know them, which along with their small size can mean they are unsuitable as a guard dog. The Maltese is also known to be moderately intelligent - placing equal 59th with the Brussels Griffon in comparison with other dogs based on their capability to be taught obedience instructions. They are additionally famous to be too fragile for rough children - which makes them not the best choice as a family pet. The Maltese is usually very companionable with other animals such as other dogs, cats and smaller animals. Grooming the Maltese is a relatively demanding undertaking. They require a high amount of brushing every day as well as special dental care and complete grooming every 4 weeks if their hair is kept long. The Maltese doesn't need a large yard to play in, so they are highly suitable for apartment living if they are given enough exercise. The Maltese loves activities that include play sessions and runs around the house or yard late into their life. They possess a high quantity of energy and need daily exercise in the form of average-length walks to prevent behavior problems. The Maltese could be the ideal dog for families with older children, retirees, apartment dwellers, allergy sufferers or anyone willing to shower a dog with lots of attention. They are well-suited for anybody who is keen to carry out a regular amount of grooming and take time to give them patient training where the human is the pack leader as well as take them on moderate walks every day and bestow a very high sum of company and devotion. Although they might be a little out of place as pets in households with small children, if you are able to meet their high demand for attention and regular grooming then the Maltese may perhaps be the best breed of dog for you.
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