Maltese Beagle (Bichon Maltais)

This small companion dog is familiar for its long, slender body, and is clad in a long, pure white coat that is straight, soft, and hangs down to the ground. The straight neck gives him a very elegant look. The Maltese Bichon Frise’s eyes have a brilliant gaze.

Male length: 27~30 centimeters
Female body length: 25~28 centimeters
Body weight: 3~4kg miniature species present
Lifespan: 15~16 years

Elegant and classy, I am the charming piece of couple dog that can get along with everyone.

genesis

The origins of the Maltese Bichon Frise are very old In 450 BCE – 350 BCE, Aristotle mentioned the breed in Egyptian and Greek.

The ancestors of this Bichon Frise lived in the ports and bay cities of the central Mediterranean. They caught the rats that filled the harbor stores and shipyards.

In ancient Rome, the Maltese Bichon Frise was a favorite companion dog for women. During the Renaissance, it was also favored by the nobility. Many painters included the Maltese in their salon scenes, placing it next to the noblewomen of the day.

Personality and training style

Extremely energetic, intelligent and cautious, the Maltese Bichon Frise adores its owner and is capable of staring at him for hours. Although very playful, it is also capable of keeping quiet when necessary.

Sensitive and sometimes paranoid, the Maltese Beagle may begin to growl low if it feels it is being treated unequally. It learns quickly, whether it should or shouldn’t. Please be moderate when criticizing him (an aggravated tone of voice is enough) and let him know you are pleased when he behaves well.

health status

Appearing a bit fragile and delicate on the surface, the Maltese Beagle is in fact very robust. However, the dog is prone to retinal atrophy and dislocated patellas, which is something owners need to be aware of.

Since the Maltese Bichon Frise is quite a voracious eater, take control of his diet if you notice a tendency to gain weight.

Practical information

This small dog is a companion dog for all ages. Even if you are very busy, please give it plenty of attention every day.

The Maltese Beagle is a good guard dog but does not bark often. It enjoys long walks, the

Regularly clean the dirt around its eyes with saline. Once a week clean its ears with a special lotion but do not use cotton swabs, use a soft towel.

Breeding

The Maltese Bichon Frise does not experience special problems with the birthing process. The number of puppies born in each litter is variable. Currently, the number of Maltese Beagle puppies is stable and fluctuates around 700 in the pedigree list of purebred dogs in France.

Hair care

Although the Maltese Bichon Frise is not much of a shedder, you should gently brush along his coat every day. Take care to comb away dead knots, and even if you have to use your fingers, never tug hard to prevent hurting your dog.

The Maltese Bichon Frise has a stripe down its back dividing the long hair in half. You can clip the long hair on the top of its head with a small cloth bow. You can give it a bath twice a week to keep it clean and tidy.