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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malta Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-10 in. Weight: 4-7 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. plus Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes The Maltese was thought to belong to the “Melita” Breed, an ancient name for Malta. The Maltese was bred in Italy […]
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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog Height: males 23-27 in., females 21-25 in Weight: males 70 lbs., females 55 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, when raised with them or introduced carefully What is the origin of the […]