Maltese Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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If you live alone in an apartment and would like to have a very affectionate, cuddly companion, then Maltese is the right breed for you. They have a high energy level, are very playful and they like children – if raised together – therefore they are also ideal for families with older kids. The best living environment for this breed is an apartment or a house with a small yard – because they prefer enclosed spaces.

The weight of a Maltese adult dog is around 7 lb (3 kg) and their height is around 9-10 inches. They have a compact body, long, silky, pure white coat – that requires not too much grooming – and a rounded skull with a black nose. They can be good watchdogs if trained properly. The Maltese breed prefer to be the only dog in the family, but they can tolerate other pets in the house as well.

All in all, the Maltese breed is ideal for single people or for families with children who would like to have a small, obedient, cuddly pet for themselves.

I hope this short introduction about the Maltese breed will help you decide whether this dog is the right one for you.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Maltese. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Maltese for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Maltese hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Maltese used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Maltese will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Maltese feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Maltese as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

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Maltese are toy-sized dogs known for their silky long white or cream-colored hair. As it nearly touches the floor, it appears that they are gliding on air while they move. With medium-sized heads with rounded skulls, they have hanging ears, tapered muzzles and dark noses. Due to their plumed tails which are carry over their backs they have an aristocratic look. If one would like to own a Maltese, familiarization is important especially with the breed standard which should reflect on the dog meaning it is genuine and of quality. But be aware of sneaky non-quality breeders who are out to fool uneducated or uninformed buyers. Read the rest of this entry »