Maltese breeding kennel
Maltese Breeding Kennel, delivery mainly in Lombardy and Piedmont, all vaccinated, with pedigree, microchip, veterinary certificate of good health, etc.
The Maltese
Classified as a lap dog, the Maltese is a very ancient breed. It has been around since Roman times, when noble women kept it for its beauty and extreme intelligence. Statuettes of this breed were found in the tomb of Ramses II, who reigned between 1278 BC and 1213 BC.
The Maltese is white with a very thick coat (usually). The eyes are typically medium-sized and somewhat smaller than the nose, the ears are triangular in shape. The legs are medium-sized, and the tail is often rounded forward. The colour also allows for a pale ivory shade and some champagne nuances.
The temperament of the Maltese is generally playful, affectionate, lively, docile, courageous, intelligent, responsive, gentle, placid, accommodating and active.
The Maltese is very cheerful and makes an excellent pet. It becomes very attached to the person it has chosen as its master and will always try to be near to them. It is also gifted with a great capacity for learning and is very attentive. These characteristics make it an excellent watchdog, alert to even the slightest noise. It is also strong and sturdy despite looking fragile.
Height at the withers: males 21 to 25 cm, females 20 to 23 cm. Weight: 3 to 4 kg
Head length: 6/11 of height at the withers. Muzzle length equals 4/11 of the total length of the head. Large, black nose. Straight snout. The lips not very well developed upward so the labial seam is not visible. Apparently light and normally developed jaws. Slightly ovoid, flat skull.
Eyes: dark in colour, larger than normal. Black eyelid rims.
Ears: triangle-shaped, flat, set well above the zygomatic arch, drooping at the sides of the head.
Neck: equal in length to half the height at the withers, with no dewlap.
Body: trunk about 9 cm longer than the height at the withers. Broad ribcage, descending past the level of the elbow. Withers slightly elevated over the topline, the profile of which is straight. Loins joined perfectly to the topline. Rump inclined by about 10% with respect to the horizontal. Belly slightly set back towards the flanks.
Forequarters: Shoulders inclined by 60° to 65° with respect to the horizontal. Arm welded to the trunk in its upper two thirds. Lean, bony forearm with few muscles. Carpus and metacarpus on the vertical of the forearm.
Hindquarters: Thighs covered with firm muscles. Strongly boned legs, slightly longer than the thighs. Tip of the hock on the line of the buttocks. Metatarsals in perfect alignment.
Paws: round, with close, arched toes. Black nails and plantar pads.
Tail: set along the rump line, very thick at the base and fine at the tip.
Coat: Thick, shiny, silky coat, with an average length of 22 cm. Colour: pure white or pale ivory.
Group: pet dogs.