The Maltese is probably among the earliest breeds that have been considered by the upper class as a permissible and in fact, trendy household pet. Dating back as early as 500 B.C. Greece, evidence indicate that the Maltese existed, enjoying the favor of people in high ranks and of noble blood. Early historical evidence prove of this circumstance.

Maltese, being so overly welcomed and loved, has been the subject of many poems and paintings by many well-criticized artists at that time; all these works of art depict the same thing- a lavishly pampered and indulged Maltese. Later at the era of Queen Elizabeth I, this breed has been famed as, that squirrel-sized creature always in the arms of trendy, upper-crust ladies. Because of this treatment, the Maltese has been endowed the title- “the aristocrats of dogs”.

This breed is a clear embodiment of everything upper-class: finicky, loyal, absolutely clean and blue-blooded looking. Its little body sashays in floor-length long and shiny hair which definitely adds to its patrician frame. And for a bit more information, the Maltese, during the 16th century are priced for $2000, now that’s a hefty sum of money considering the value of dollars then.

The origin of the Maltese is, up to this day, arguable since parties suggest that the breed either hailed from Malta or a Sicilian town called Melita. Both theories have historical evidence to back them up, additionally; these evidences suggest the existence of the Maltese in both places at the same era! The adjective Maltese, too, is a Semantic word which means “malat”, the root name of both Malta and Melita.

The standard color of Maltese is pure white, however, there appears to be a cream-colored and lemon-colored Maltese; these colors are permissible but not in the competition field. Its average weight ranges from 3 to 7 lbs and its coat is generally long and silky; Maltese doesn’t have a second layer of coat. The Maltese’s hair is also not prone to excessive hair fall and so those who have allergies are safe to adopt this breed.

Maltese is everything aristocrat starting from its imposing frame and appearance to its time and money consuming hair and body grooming. Their lovely white fur, in able to preserve their sparkle, must be constantly cleaned from tear stains. As often as every three days, the hairs around their eyes must be combed with a warm and moist metal comb in order to be able to remove the tear stains.

This breed, all throughout the centuries, had been known by different names including Melitaie Dog, Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta, Majestic Creature, Maltese Lion Dog, Maltese Terrier, Spaniel Gentle, and so much more! The things that never changed, however, are this dog’s ferocity, extreme liveliness, playfulness, and tireless energy. These levels of life and spirit of Maltese are known to remain as is even as they become older.

Like a true blue-blooded pet, the Maltese enjoys frolicking and chasing around a bounded space, example: small backyards. Unlike other breeds larger than them, they do not have to be exercised as vigorously; they do have to have a dose of daily walks, however, in able to avoid behavioral problems. Being what it is, the Maltese is now and again proven suitable for an urban kind of lifestyle, read: apartments and townhouses.

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