FAQ's
I have allergies. Would a Maltese aggravate my condition?
The Maltese coat is hypo allergenic and they do not shed hair like cats or some other dog breeds. Generally speaking, if you have allergies, a Maltese is an excellent choice for a pet. However, if you have extreme asthma, it is advisable to keep your puppy brushed on a regular basis just to be safe. I have a good friend who suffers severely from asthma. When she visits me, she has no problems being around my Maltese angels.
Why does my Maltese sometimes make choking sounds after eating too fast and getting very excited?
My veterinarian told me that this is common to small dogs of many breeds, not just Maltese. It is a natural way for them to clear their throats. As long as the vet says your puppy does not show any allergies, or physical defects, you shouldn't worry about it. Most of the time, you will notice this happening when your puppy greets you after you've been gone and return. They will get so excited to see you, they lose their breath. Just speak calmly to them and they will eventually calm down. But they won't stop wagging that tail!
Do Maltese require a special diet?
Not particularly, although avoiding foods with artificial coloring is recommended if your puppy is extremely prone to tear staining. Those foods without preservatives will also help to keep the tear staining to a minimum, in this regard. Generally, your Maltese will want to eat what YOU eat! It's very hard to ignore that cute, little face looking up at you silently when you are eating! If you feed him from your plate, of course, he will expect tidbits from you every time you eat in front of him, so train him early to not expect your food.
If you're like most Maltese owners, you can't resist sharing, so don't give him anything but meat if you do so. Maltese are dogs, and dogs are canines. They are used to processing meat, and that won't upset their digestive system. Spicy foods, or those with garlic or onions, are no-no's. Sugar and sweets are definitely not a good thing to give your dog. He should get all the protein, minerals, and vitamins from him dog food. Keep your "people food" meat as a treat.
I also recommend adding Shark's Liver Oil, Nutri-Cal vitamins, and Puppy Bee Pollen to their diet for good health. These are supplements that my parent dogs and their litters receive. Since none of my puppies have ever been born with worms or any other canine disease, I am a firm believer in these supplements.
What is the procedure of adoption, and the health and attitude precautions?
Our puppies are allowed and encouraged to nurse with their mother until the age of 3 months, after which the mother starts to retreat from nursing, so that they may eat regular food. This long mother puppy interaction ensures they are well fed and socially amicable. During this time they are slowly introduced to human interaction to ensure they are calm and confident being themselves once they meet their new family. At the age of 3 months, they get their vaccinations, de-worming and micro-chipping completed, after which they are ready to move to their new family/s home.
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Can my puppy travel back to my home country with me? What is a puppy passport?
A puppy passport is a document containing all the list of vaccinations that the puppy has taken by an official government ministry and is necessary for international travel. Here in Dubai, our puppies all get travel documents signed and stamped by the Dubai ministry, as well as their vaccinations and microchip and are free to travel by the age of 3 months..
How to order a maltese puppy and puppy age?
Simply fill the form with your requirement of male/female, and make sure you leave a contact number, email and desired time to meet your puppy. Then just come along, meet and greet your new friend, and if you chose to adopt, we will take care of the rest! Puppies younger than 3 months will have to spend the time nursing with their mother till they reach the age of 3 months before they can move to your new home. This will ensure they arrive healthy, playful and with all their documents (vaccinations, de-worming, passport and microchip).