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Maltese Terriers
With its striking white coat and its elegant appearance, it can be hard to believe that Maltese Terriers were first bred for ratting. Because of the Maltese’s friendly and affectionate personality, they are now commonly kept as companion animals. This category has questions relating to this breed’s characteristics, features, etc.
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How long does a Maltese live?
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Because they are a smaller breed dog they have a longer life expectancy of 14-16 years. Some live even longer.
The average lifespan of a Maltese can reach fifteen years. Average weight of adult Maltese is four to seven pounds.
What are facts about a Maltese?
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Vital Stats
Height: 8 to 10 inches at shoulder
Weight: No more than 7 pounds
Coat: long and silky
Life span: 12 to 15 years
Breed Group: Companion dogs
Do Maltese a lot?
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Breeders are careful not to over breed their Maltese, because when they are over bred they grow up to have severe health problems. Someone who breeds Maltese has to know quite a lot about them and usually only breeds Maltese. Breeders of Maltese also usually don't sell their dogs to brokers (pet stores), so pet boutiques don't always have them. Maltese are bred, but they aren't the most commonly bred dog you will find--some more commonly bred dogs are yorkies and mini poodles.
What kind of dog is best to breed with a Maltese Shih Tzu?
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None, get it spayed.
Sorry to be harsh but there are already enough mutts without people adding to it.
What is a good name for a female Maltese?
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Here are some names I really like:
Abby
Lucy
Phoebe (I'm probably calling my Maltese that name)
Tilly
Krissie
Mia
Trixie
Ziggy
Zoey
Why are Maltese dogs lickers?
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Dunno.. Never knew they did. Maybe your dog likes you?
What is the difference between then and than?
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hi, The word "than" is a conjunction, which means that it links two clauses. This word is further classified as a subordinating conjunction, which means that it establishes some sort of relationship between two clauses. In the case of "than," the relationship is comparative. For example, you could say that "this apple is bigger than the one I had last night," or "was the sequel better or worse than the first movie?" Any time you are comparing two things, "than" is the appropriate word to use. On the other hand, "then" is an adverb, meaning that it modifies a part of speech or a clause. Specifically, "then" is used as a conjunctive adverb to join two clauses which are separated by time; "then" acts like a unit of time in a sentence, telling you when something happened (or is going to happen). For example, one could say "he went to the store, and then stopped by the park," or "please do your homework, and then you may watch television." In both of these sentences, the word "then" could be replaced by "after that," and the sentences would make sense.
How soon will a Maltese go in heat after a liter?
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Maltese females only go into heat 2 times a year
What does the Maltese Cross stand for?
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The Maltese cross originally from the Knights of St John of Jerusalem ( the Knight Hospitalers)who used the Christian cross as a badge on their shields was adopted by the St. John Ambulance Brigade of today and also the Fire Service due to their object of service. It became known as the Maltese Cross because the Knights were given premission to settle in Malta and it is now the emblem of that country in the Mediterranean sea.
B:The eight points of the Maltese cross symbolise the eight beatitudes of Christ's Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5.3-10):The poor in spirit, They who mourn, They who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, the meek, the peacemakers, they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the pure in heart and the mercifu.
The Maltese Cross is also interpreted as a symbol of the eight chivalric virtues:
Observation, Tact, Resource, Dexterity, Sympathy, Perseverance, Discrimination, Explicitness
Another theory considers the eight points of the Maltese Cross a symbol for the eight langues of the Order of Malta:
Provence, Auvergne, France, Aragon, Italy, Germany, England, Castilia
What is known as the Maltese Cross was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century
The cross of Saint Florian, used by firefighters is often confused with the Maltese cross; although it may have eight or more points, it also has large curved arcs between the points.
C:According to the Princeton dictionary, Maltese Cross has 2 meanings:
1. A cross with arrow shaped arms
2. A Eurasian garden
How heavy was the heaviest Maltese?
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my Maltese is 18 pounds....can anyone top that?
How big can a Maltese teacup puppy get?
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it gets from 5 inches to 18 inches tall and weighs from 3 pounds to 5 pounds i have a regular purebread hope i helped:)
What are you asking for the Maltese. We are retired and are on a very tight budget,
We had a Maltese who died last year. She was our little Diva. We are now able to find a new baby to cuddle.
Please contact me at: clairandsherrybauer@hotmail.com OR
278-991-5156
What does bon appétit mean?
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"Bon appetit" means literally "Have a good appetite", otherwise translated from the French to "Enjoy your meal" or very simply "Enjoy!".
Bon appetit is used at the beginning of the meal. In good company, the meal should start when everybody is at the table. To let the participants know that no one else is expected, and it is fine to eat, the hostess will usually say "bon appetit", everyone else can say thank you, or repeat "bon appetit", and start eating.
