The maltese is a pereenially popular choice for many dog owners. It is also called a maltese lion dog.
Lifespan
The maltese often lives between 12 - 15 years.
Cost
The maltese tends to cost in the region of £1100 (around £800 for a non-KC registered variety), so if you see maltese puppies for sale in a newspaper or online do keep this price in mind.
Facts
A maltese is usually around 21cm in height and generally weighs in at around 2kg.
Temperement
Maltese are averagely difficult to train with an average intelligence and require a small amount of exercise to stay satisfied. They do NOT tolerate being alone even for comparitively short periods of time.
Hoobynoo
Here at Hoobynoo, the maltese is just outside our Top 20 most popular requests for dog tags. Our vast selection of maltese accessories can be found HERE.
THE LAW
- What is the legal requirement for Dog Tags in the UK?
Here is what the law states on dog tags in the UK, followed by our suggestions for information you should (and should not) include on your dog tags:
Every dog while in a public place should wear a collar with the name and address of the owner inscribed on the collar or on a plate or badge attached to it.
