Maltese
A tiny, lively white companion dog with a long silky coat and a strong bond with its owners.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Speelgoed
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 21–25 cm · Tewe 20–23 cm
- Gewig
- 3–4 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–15 jaar
- Oefening
- 20–40 min per dag
- Versorging
- Elke dag
- Haarkleed
- Syerig, lank
- Kleure
- Wit
- Geteel vir
- Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Italië
- FCI
- Groep 9, nr. 65 · Geselskaps- en speelgoedhonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 3/5 – Matig |
| Energie | 3/5 – Matig |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 2/5 – Laag |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 2/5 – Laag |
| Blaf | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Verharing | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 2/5 – Laag |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- live in a flat or small home
- want a small dog that stays close to you
- do not mind regular grooming
Dink twee keer as jy …
- have very young children
- want a hardy outdoor dog
- dislike barking
Versorging
Temperament
Affectionate, lively and playful, attached to its owners. It can be alert and vocal and may be wary of boisterous children.
Oefening
Short daily walks and indoor play, around half an hour or more, are usually enough. Trick training and small agility courses are fun outlets.
Versorging
The long coat needs daily brushing or a shorter pet clip by a groomer. Clean around the eyes and look after teeth daily.
Opleiding
Learns well with gentle, reward-based training. House training can take patience.
Gesondheid
Patella luxation, dental disease, eye conditions, tear staining and some heart problems are known in the breed. Ask the breeder for patella, eye and heart results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Knieskywe (patella)
- Oogondersoek
- Hart
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Maltese is one of the oldest European toy breeds, known around the central Mediterranean since antiquity. Despite its name it is not tied only to Malta, and the FCI lists Italy as the country of patronage.
It is a lively, affectionate dog that wants to be close to its people. It suits flat life and older owners, but it is not a fragile ornament: it enjoys walks, play and training. It can be vocal and may be wary of rough handling, so homes with small children need care. Its long white coat needs daily attention or a shorter clip.
Het jy geweet?
Small white dogs resembling the Maltese appear in ancient Greek art and writing.