General Listing Information
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| Breed: | Dog > Maltese |
| Breeder: | Cindy Bowden |
| Location: | Fairhope, AL |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, Feb 17,2010 |
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Detailed Listing Information
Description of Pet
what if you've found just the right puppy and the breeder is located
several states away? Although you'd love to drive and pick up the puppy it it's just not feasible.
We We will ship our Maltese Puppies to you. For information on available puppies please email or call two-females and 4 males ready to go 16-weeks old pictures comming soon 6-7-09
Vital Details
Gender: Male
Available: 4
Estimated cost-to-own: $1,000.00
About The Breed
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A Maltese is a small breed of white dog that does not shed.
The Maltese is a dog belonging to the toy group that is covered from head to foot with a mantle of long, silky, white hair. Adult Maltese range from roughly 3 to 10 lb (1.4 to 4.5 kg), though breed standards, as a whole, call for weights between 4 and 8 lb (1.8 to 3.7 kg). There are variations depending on which standard is being used; many, like the American Kennel Club, call for a weight that is ideally between 4 and 6 lb (1.8 to 2.7 kg), and no more than 7 lb (3.2 kg). The coat is long, wavy and silky and lacks an undercoat. The color is pure white and although cream or light lemon ears are permissible, they are not desirable. Some individuals may have curly or woolly hair, but this is outside the standard. Characteristics include slightly rounded skulls, with a one (1) finger width dome. Also, a black nose that is two (2) finger width long.The drop ears with long hair and very dark eyes, surrounded by darker skin pigmentation that is called a "halo", giving Maltese their expressive look. The body is compact with the length equaling the height. Their noses can fade and become pink or light brown in color. This is often referred to as a "winter nose" and many times will become black again with increased exposure to the sun.
