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I have completely fallen in
love with maltese dogs!  They
are such loyal. loving
companions!!!!
We now have 2 AKC maltese (
Fluppie and Swiffer), and 1
maltese/ shih-tzu mix (
Camille).!!!!
SWiffer
Swiffer at his vet's
office getting a
check-up!
Fluppie
Camille
Guess what???????

We just bred Swiffer and
Camille!!!!
These pups will be due the
beginning of June!
All puppies, male or female,
will be $600.  We will require
a $100, non-refundable
deposit to hold a pup, with the
balance due ( $500), when
your puppy is picked up.
All pups will be vet checked (
with health certificate),
wormed, at least their first set
of shots, and puppy food
starter kits!
To be on our waiting list, please e-mail me!  
Georgia@candgspreciouspugs.com ( please be sure to put " waiting list"
in your subject line),,or call me, Georgia at 724-312-2071
Pronunciation
Mall-TESE
Description
The Maltese is a small, hardy dog with silky hair. The body is compact, fine-boned, but sturdy and slightly longer than it is
tall with a level top line. The chest is deep. The skull is slightly rounded on the top with a moderate stop. The medium length
muzzle tapers, but not to a point. The pendant, low-set ears are set close to the head and heavily feathered. The black eyes are
large, round and set moderately apart with dark rims. The nose is black with open nostrils. The dog has a silky, single layer
coat that is white or light ivory. When kept long and groomed like a show dog, it hangs flat, long over the sides of the body
almost to the ground (about 8½ inches (22cm.)) hanging on each side of a center part line and is not wavy, curly or kinky.
A lot of owners choose to cut the coat into a short, easy care puppy cut.

Temperament
The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at
learning tricks. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a classical companion dog; graceful and
lovable. They do well with other non-canine animals and other dogs. Maltese love to play outdoors. Some like to jump in
puddles. May be difficult to housebreak. If you feed them table scraps, they can become picky eaters. Do not allow these dogs to
develop Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors, where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This causes a
varying degree of behavior problems. If the dog believes he is boss, he can be snappish with children and even adults. Do not
over-pamper or overprotect these little dogs, for they will become unstable, and some may become jealous of visitors. Maltese who
are allowed to take over the house, being boss of the humans can also develop separation anxiety, guarding, and obsessive
barking. These are not Maltese traits, but rather behaviors brought on by the way the dog is treated by the people around them.
These behaviors will go away when the dog is surrounded by stable pack leaders.

Height, Weight
Height: Dogs 8-10 inches (21-25cm.) Bitches 8-9 inches (20-23cm.)
Weight: from 6½-9 pounds (3-4kg.)
Health Problems
Prone to sunburn along the hair parting; skin, eye issues, respiratory, and slipped stifle. Some may be difficult to feed with
weak, upset digestion. They may get the chills, and they experience discomfort in hot weather. Maltese should be kept out of
damp areas. Also prone to teeth problems. Feeding dry dog biscuits in addition to their normal food can help the teeth stay
clean and healthy.  
Living Conditions
The Maltese is a good dog for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Exercise
Maltese need a daily walk.  Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill
their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. They remain playful well into old age.
They are very active indoors.
Life Expectancy
About 15 or more years. It may live as long as 18, but it is important to keep it out of the damp.
Grooming
Daily combing and brushing of the long coat is important but be gentle, as the coat is very soft. Clean the eyes daily to
prevent staining, and clean the beard after meals for the same reason. Bathe or dry shampoo regularly - making sure the
animal is thoroughly dry and warm afterward. Clean the ears, and pull out hair growing inside the ear canal. The eyes
should be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary. The hair on the top of the head is often tied up in a topknot to keep it
away from the eyes. Some pet owners opt to clip the hair short for easier and less time consuming grooming. The Maltese sheds
little to no hair and is good for allergy sufferers.
Origin
The Maltese was developed in Italy. It is said to have miniature spaniel and poodle blood. The Maltese was first recognized as a
breed in Malta, where they received their name. They were once known as "Ye ancient dogge of Malta,". The breed was owned by
royalty all over the world. Women carried them around in their sleeves and slept with them in their beds. They were first
brought to England by Crusaders returning home from the Mediterranean. The Maltese was first recognized by the AKC in
1888.

Group
Gun Dog, AKC Toy
Recognition
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC,  
Pronunciation
Americans commonly pronounce the Shih-Tzu as SHEET-sue, however, the actual original Chinese translation is - sure-ds
In the Chinese pronunciation the "ds" is pronounced the same as the "ds" at the end of the word "Words". It is Chinese Mandarin, and
translates directly to "lion". That is where the term "lion dog" comes from. The moniker "chrysanthemum dog" and "sheet-sue" are
common in America, but are both inaccurate American renditions of the original Chinese.

Description
The Shih-Tzu is a small, sturdy dog, with a body that is slightly longer than it is tall. The head is round and broad, wide between the
eyes. The square muzzle is short, an inch or less from the tip of the nose to the defined stop. The nose is broad, with well open nostrils.
Nose, lips, and eye rims are liver on liver colored dogs and blue on blue dogs and black on all other colors. The teeth meet in a level or
under bite. The large, round eyes are dark in color, but lighter on blue and liver dogs. The large, pendant, low-set ears hang down and are
covered in abundant hair. The back is level. The muscular legs are straight and well-boned. The high-set tail is carried over the back
covered in abundant hair. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The double coat is dense and long, flowing down over the dog. The hair above
the eyes is often tied in a topknot. There is a profuse beard and mustache and the hair on the muzzle is short. Coat comes in all colors.

Temperament
The Shih-Tzu is an alert, lively, little dog. Happy and hardy, packed with character. The gentle loyal Shih-Tzu makes friends easily
and responds well to consistent patient training. They make a very alert watch dog. Courageous and clever. Playful and spunky, this
affectionate little dog likes to be with people and are generally good with other pets. Some can be difficult to housebreak. The Shih Tzu
needs all of the humans in the house to be pack leader, with the rules of the house made consistently clear. Owners who allow their dogs to
take over may find them to be snappish if they are surprised or peeved. Because of this dogs small size and it's adorable face, they
commonly develop Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is the boss of humans. This causes a
varying degree of behavioral issues, such as, but not limited to separation anxiety, guarding, growling, snapping, and even biting. They
may become untrustworthy with children and sometimes adults, as they try and tell the humans what THEY want THEM to do. They
will be obstinate as they take their stand and defend their top position in the pack. They may bark obsessively as they try and TELL you
what they want. These behaviors are NOT Shih Tzu traits, but rather behaviors brought on by the way they are treated by people around
them. Give this dog rules, and limits to what they are and are not allowed to do. Be their firm, stable, consistent pack leader. Take them
for daily pack walks to burn mental and physical energy. Their temperament will improve for the better, and you will bring out the
sweet, trustworthy dog in them.

Height, Weight
Height:  Up to 11 inches (28cm.)
Weight: 9-16 pounds (4-7kg.)
Health Problems
Prone to slipped stifle and spinal disc disease caused by a long back and short legs. Also ear infections, eye problems and early tooth loss.
Tends to wheeze and snore and can have respiratory problems. These dogs gain weight easily and should not be overfed.

Living Conditions
The Shih Tzu is good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. This breed is sensitive to the
heat.
Exercise
The Shih Tzu need a daily walk.  Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their
primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a
good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. Do not over feed this breed or it will quickly become fat.
Life Expectancy
About 15 years or more.
Grooming
These little dogs require a good daily grooming using a bristle brush. When kept in along coat a topknot is usually tied to keep the hair
out of the dog's eyes. Some owners prefer to have them trimmed to make the coat easier and less time consuming to care for. Keep the ear
passages and area around the eyes clean. Shih-Tzu's have sensitive eyes that need to be kept clean. There are special drops you can buy to
put in them if needed. Ask your vet what to use on your dog. This breed sheds little to no hair and are good for allergy suffers if their
coats are kept very well groomed, do to the fact that they shed little skin dander.
Origin
Sixteenth century documents and paintings show dogs resembling the Shih-Tzu. The Shih-Tzu is said to have descended from crossing
the Lhasa Apso or Tibetan mountain dog and Pekingese, in the city of Peking in the 17th century. The dogs were favorites of the Chinese
royals and were so prized that for years the Chinese refused to sell, trade, or give away any of the dogs. It was not until the 1930s that the
first pair was imported to England, when it was discovered by English soldiers during World War II. The Shih-Tzu was recognized in
Britain in 1946. The AKC recognized the breed in 1969.

Group
Herding, AKC Toy classed under the Non-Sporting Dogs category.
Recognition
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR, DRA