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Maltese Dog
About Maltese Dog
The Maltese Dog is not a crossbreed, but an independent, native breed. Its ancestors are from Italy, and its name is derived from a Semitic word meaning harbor or paradise. In Roman times, this shaggy white dog gained popularity among the nobility and was considered a status and fashion symbol. One interesting fact about these cute dogs is that they are prone to burning when exposed to sunlight.
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Common Name
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Melitae Dog, Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta, Roman Ladies Dog, The Comforter, Spaniel Gentle, Bichon, Maltese Lion Dog
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Canis Lupus
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Species
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Canis Lupus
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Genus
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Canis
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SubFamily
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Caninae
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Family
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Canidae
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SuperFamily
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Canoidea
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SubOrder
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Caniformia
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Order
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Carnivora
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Maltese Dog |
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Color
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White
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Eye Color
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Black
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Pattern
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Solid
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Dense Coat
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Min Height
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8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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5 lbs |
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Max Weight
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15 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Maltese Dog including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Affectionate
Intelligent
Energetic
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Medium |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Maltese Dog. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Urban
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Country
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Italy
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