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= Maltese Terriers =

Appearance and Breed
Maltese terriers are a breed of dogs that are a cross mix of the Maltese breed and the Terrier breed. Their weight ranges from twenty pounds to thirty pounds. They stop growing in weight at about two years of age. The coat color of this breed of dog varies depending on the mother and father’s coat and can be white or brown.

Personality
The terrier half of Maltese terriers makes them very protective of their owners. They protect their owners at the first signs of danger by loudly barking upon the sign of a foreign person, sight, smell, or sound. These dogs are aggressive towards strangers in an effort to protect those they are loyal to, but do not harm others. Maltese terriers are also hunter dogs. They investigate their surroundings by sniffing foreign things.

The Maltese half of Maltese terriers makes this breed of dog very loyal to their owners. They seek companionship and love. They are usually kept indoors because of their size and reliance on cuddling and affection. Maltese terriers are also very playful dogs with lots of energy. They jump and pull on their owners to initiate playful behavior. They chase balls and Frisbees and play with chew toys.

Diet
Maltese terriers typically eat two to three times a day. They enjoy eating wet food that contain a combination of meat (beef, chicken, or lamb) and vegetables. They also eat dry kibble food. At times, they eat a combination of wet food and kibbles. Maltese terriers also constantly snack on dog treats.

Care
Maltese terriers need to be groomed frequently as their fur can get easily matted. Their skin is sensitive so it is best to use hypoallergenic dog shampoo and condition from local pet stores if self grooming. They should be taken to the groomers every couple of months for a complete cleaning. This breed of dog typically has “tear staining.” This means they have brown spots around their eye from tears. This can be cleaned with products from the local pet shop.