Bolton Maltese - the best choice for the family

A devoted huge heart in an aristocratic tiny body is, undoubtedly, the most accurate description, which is worthy of a Maltese lapdog. Representatives of this breed are friendly and loyal, they have a gentle nature and excellent health, they are ready for unhurried quiet evenings and long trips. The Maltese lapdog, whose price is in the middle price segment, is able to prove that it has absolutely rightly deserved thousands of years of recognition and love.

Despite the name, there are a variety of versions of the origin of the breed. Judging by one of them, for the first time these dogs appeared in Europe, however on the island of Melita, which is located in the Adriatic Sea, and not in Mediterranean Malta. But you need to consider that all these islands in ancient times were called Melita. But, on the other hand, the Maltese lapdog could not appear on the islands, but simply be brought there.

In any case, the Maltese lapdog began its existence in the III millennium BC. E. By the size and appearance of these dogs have remained unchanged since the time of Aristotle. Over the centuries, these noble dogs were depicted on ceramics and tombstones of Romans, Greeks and Egyptians. In England, the puppies of the Maltese lap-dog were at the court of Henry VIII. They served as models for artists such as Rubens, Goya and other masters. And nowadays the sculptural image of a lapdog is in London, in the courtyard of the Tower.

Bolotka Maltese for many centuries was considered one of the most valuable diplomatic gifts, and to refuse such an offering was impossible neither to royal people, nor to the court nobility.

Today the Maltese lapdog enjoys a well-deserved popularity in almost all countries, but this breed has gained the greatest love among the inhabitants of China, the Czech Republic, Britain, Canada and Japan. In Russia, this tiny delightful creature has conquered thousands of hearts of lovers of decorative dogs only in the last few decades.

The weight of the Maltese lap dog usually does not exceed 3 kg, the height of the adult dog is approximately 25 cm. The wool is long and silky, without undercoat, straight, the color is white-white, but the shade of ivory can be tolerated. The dog of this breed has a proportional head and a moderately pronounced transition to the muzzle from the frontal part, on which are located attractive eyes of dark color. Under the hanging hair is difficult to consider the ears of a triangular shape. The body is compact, has a square shape, the stomach is tight, the chest is well-defined, the legs are round, the limbs are straight, the pads are black.

Maltese lap-dogs are friendly to any member of the family, very clean and easy to train. They need a man who will keep their fine silky white glossy fleece in impeccable condition. In addition, another undeniable advantage is that it is a dog-long-liver.

In our time there are 2 main directions of breeding this breed: American and English (classical). Although the ancestors of American dogs have long been exported from England, yet from an English colleague they are distinguished by a more delicate backbone, smaller sizes, a different wool structure and a slightly shortened muzzle.

Optimism Maltese boleon inexhaustible, they can inspire joy and constantly give unlimited love to the people around them. Therefore, if you need a true friend, we recommend that you buy the maltese.