Maltese, A Very Elegant Dog Breed

How about this? Maltese, A Very Elegant Dog Breed?


Maltese dog, as described by a Greek philosophy, Theophrastus is one of the breeds "Melita", a name previously used to Malta (the name in the Mediterranean region).


This dog was developed in Italy with a mixture of blood-spaniel and poodle Miniature. This spirited little dog's first thought was brought to England by the Crusaders (the soldiers who took part in the fighting in the Crusades) from the Mediterranean.


This type became popular, especially among women, who used to hold them and even sleep with them. But, not only with women, Publius, the Roman governor in Malta, presented a painting and even wrote a poem about his dog, Issa. Today, the Maltese became the pet of a lifetime and a very famous dog show.


Maltese are small dogs are suitable to serve as companions. Sparkling white fur hanging down. This breed does not have Undercoat, and his fur is wavy or curly.


Smooth and shiny fur length is approximately 8.5 inches long (22cm). His ears are shut down and its tail is covered with feathers down to the rear. The snout is slightly tapered and one-third of the length of the head.

Black nose and open nostrilnya stopnya perfectly clear and visible. His body is slightly longer than her height with a balanced spine. This breed has a balanced and stable bone. When running, the Maltese are proportional it will look like a white cloud (feathers) that floats above the ground.


HEAD

Its size and looks are proportional according to the size of the dog. Skull slightly rounded at the top, stopnya being. Ears are coming down is rather low and covered by dense fur.


The location of the two eyes are not too far away, very black in color and round. Circle eyes emit a soft light as well as alert expression. The length of the muzzle being. Black nose, teeth flat, edge-to edge bite or scissors bite. Neck length is sufficient to support the head neck.


BODY

Compact (dense, small), the height from the withers to the ground equal to the length from withers to base of tail. Shoulder bone was tilted. His elbow is fine and close to the body. Back parallel to the spine. Open the ribs well. His chest is deep, waist section is quite strong, and well situated.


TAIL

Tail long and hairy on the back looks very beautiful. Mumbul tail end upwards.


FEET

Have a nice leg bones and feet covered with feathers beautifully. Front legs straight, not crooked. Powerful hind legs and between the knees and ankles forming a good angle. Her feet were small and robust, with the fingers black. Fur is not the foot flat, preferably on the trim to make it look more presentable.


FEATHER AND COLORS
This breed has no Undercoat. Its fur is long, straight and shiny throughout the body. Hair should be tied to the top or let it alone. Should not be curly fur, or wool textured. The color is pure white. Light colors such as tan or lemon on the ears permissible, but not very desirable.


SIZE
Height: Males 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), females 8-9 inches (20-23cm)
Weight: from 6 ½ - 9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Although this weight is required, keep the quality keselurahan also taken into account.


AGE
They can live for about 15 years or more. Perhaps even to 18 years, but you have to keep them away from damp areas.

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Top 10 World's Smartest Dog Breeds

Thinking of getting a dog, but have no idea what type of breed suits you and your family best? maybe this could help you, the top 10 world's smartest dog breeds. I guess it's not a bad idea even though you don't want an intelligent dog, this could still be a very good educational addition for you, right? so it's nothing to lose for anyone, yeah right, anyone, even for you non dog lovers, you'll still be feeling at least enjoyable looking at the pictures below, check it out:

Border Collie
Collie needs a job. If they are unemployed, they will not be happy. Collie is not recommended to be left alone. They need a companion, praise and intensive training. If you work outside the city, do not think to have this dog, because it really does not suit you. 

Intelligence is legendary collie, competition for even this dog is different from the others, such as test speed, obedience and herding sheep certainly a challenge.

Poodle

Standard poodle puppy who also have high intelligence and very easily trained. They are happy to be among men, and hate being alone. Behind the cute appearance, poodle dog was also used as hunting dogs.

German Shepherd

Very smart, brave and has a strong protective intinct. If trained from childhood, they can be good family dogs for kids. Because of his intelligence, they need a goal and work to make them happy. Therefore, this breed is well suited to be police dogs.

Golden Retriever

Dog owned by a million people. These dogs are favored because of loyal, affectionate, gentle and very close to the children, she has a natural instinct to please people and other animals. With intelligence above the average, do not be surprised if the golden retriever is very adept at playing a variety of tricks and obedience competitions.

Doberman Pinscher

Very loyal, Forceful and feared. They have tremendous stamina and love to work. Although it is known they have sifaf dominate, Dobermans can be fairly easily controlled, and they even worked as a dog for therapy in the hospital. They can be good family dogs if trained from childhood. Although not seberingas pitbull / terrier, you can rely on aggressive protective when needed.

Shetland Sheepdog

Lessie you still remember? Well he is the star! Many dog ​​owners who say, that their intelligence level is almost equal to men! Shelties bred to be a shepherd hundreds of sheep, as it requires concentration, and of course intelligence. Sometimes he can be a little cautious of strangers and children, but very loyal and gentle with their owners. In fact, these dogs love to be a human companion. What you see on TV, almost close to its original nature.

Labrador Retriever

Dogs are very loving, gentle, and patient. Dogs of this type include the most popular dog in the world. Without regular exercise. Because it is good, love the kids and friendly to other dogs, Labs owned by many families.

The Papilon

What is scary dog? Yep! This dog is supposed to be scary, because they are much tougher than it looks. Papilons could be a little moody and aggressive, and very possessive of her parents and 'members in the house'. Maybe a little bit surprising if papilons said to be the most gentle dog. Papilons dogs are very intelligent and easy to train.

Rottweiler

In the list of experts and the police, this dog has a fearsome reputation. In fact, this dog has the potential to be a good family dog. Rotty is not only smart, Rotty also have enormous courage (one of the best guard dogs) and reliable.

Australian Cattle Dog

This breed is very active. They need regular exercise, both physically and mentally. They were originally bred in Australia. They are independent thinkers, creative (in dog version) and is very protective of its properties, including people.

Well? Were you thinking of getting one of those top 10 world's smartest dog breeds? as the friend of you and your family maybe?

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever
Other Names: Labrador, Lab
Dog Group Kennel Club: Sporting (AKC) Gundog (KC)


Appearance
The Labrador Retriever is a large, powerful-looking dog with a blocky head, drop ears, a sleek, short coat, and a strong tail.


Coat
The short Lab coat is very dense and repels water, protecting the dog from chill. Coat colours include: jet black, pale to deep chocolate, and yellow, which can range from cream to russet.


Weight: 55 – 75 lbs


Average Life Span: 11 – 13 yrs


Exercise
They need a lot of exercise. Unexercised they may be forced to alleviate their energy and boredom by turning to destruction. They are also known to love their food, and can put weight on easily, therefore this needs to be monitored. Ask your local vet for advice.

Training
Labrador Retrievers are very intelligent and are easy to train. Training should be gentle and consistent. Early socialisaton with animals and people is required as with all breeds.


Grooming
Weekly brushing is required to remove dead hairs and keep the coat healthy.



Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water – for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention. A good watchdog, but not a good guard. Labradors are known for their complete lack of aggression. They really just love people too much.


Labrador Retriever Issues

Bloat (gastric torsion), though not a hereditary condition, frequently affects many breeds including the labrador. This is a very serious condition. When a dog bloats, the stomach can turn and block, causing a build up of gas. Unless treated quickly, bloat can be fatal. Signs of bloat include futile attempts to vomit and to salivate. Bloat, which may lead to cardiovascular collapse, usually occurs when exercise too closely follows eating. The incidence of bloat may be lessened by feeding adult dogs twice a day and, of course, by allowing a dog time to digest before taking him for a run in the park.

Hip dysplasia, a malformation of the hip joint resulting in a poor fit between the head of the femur bone and the hip socket. This condition can be alleviated by surgery, at some cost to dog and owner. Because dysplastic dogs often produce dysplastic puppies, buyers should ask if both the sire and the dam of the puppy in which they are interested have been rated clear of hip dysplasia. Do not take yes for an answer without seeing a certificate, and ask for a copy to take to your veterinarian. 

Elbow Dysplasia : Due perhaps to improper development (different growth rates) of the three bones making up the elbow, the joint is lax or loose and in mildly affected dogs leads to painful arthritis. Treatments involve surgical correction if possible, or medical management using aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs. 

Cataracts: As with humans, dogs can get cataracts, but the presence of cataracts in young dogs, called juvenile cataracts, have a hereditary foundation. Cataracts are diagnosed by means of an ophthalmoscopic exam. If the dog is in good health, cataracts can be surgically removed with usually good results. 

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): is a family of diseases all involving the gradual deterioration of the retina. It is diagnosed by a retinoscopic exam or by means of an electroretinogram (ERG). Early in the disease, affected dogs become nightblind and lack the ability to see in dim light; later on daytime vision also fails. As their vision deteriorates, affected dogs adapt to their handicap very well, as long as their environment remains constant. Certain breeds are affected early in life, whereas in other breeds, PRA develops much later in onset.

Ear Infections: Because of their floppy ears and their love of swimming, Labradors can be prone to ear infections. Not all Labs get them, but many that do can be chronic about it. It is important to check your Lab’s ears regularly. The ear should be light pink or flesh-toned and clean, and there should be no odour coming from the ear or the ear canal.

Allergies: in dogs usually involves the skin but can also involve the ears, nose and other parts of the body too. The reasons can be many and it is difficult to pinpoint the underlying causes. Often it is a question of a reaction to some food or additive to the food formulation. Flea bites are a major problem with many dogs. When confronted with skin allergies, first, check for flea bites. Dogs are very sensitive to them and often mutilate their bodies by chewing the area, trying to get some relief. The best allergy test is intradermal skin testing, which is usually done by a veterinary dermatologist. It is possible to test for inhalant allergies using blood testing, but this is not yet considered to be as accurate as skin testing.

Labrador Retriever History
The Original Labradors were black dogs bred for water work, including collecting fish that fell out of the nets and retrieving waterfowl. These dogs originated in Newfoundland, Canada. In order to avoid confusion with the larger, heavy-coated Newfoundland dog, he was called the Labrador. The Labrador frequently accompanied fisherman across the ocean to England where they became a popular sporting dog. At one time Labradors were only black, now yellow has become more popular as has chocolate. They still remain one of the most popular breeds of dogs.