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 […]
Dogs should be bathed as rarely as possible and as often as necessary. The dog is naturally equipped so that he does not need a bath. His coat protects him optimally against environmental influences. Multi-layered fur with undercoat and top coat are dirt-repellent due to a grease film and dissipate moisture. The dog’s skin also […]
Obesity in cats and dogs is becoming a major problem and a cause for concern. Surveys have shown that over 40% of America’s pets are overweight. We tend to show affection by lavishing our loved ones with food not considering the damage that can be done. But overfeeding our pets to the point of obesity […]
