{"id":94402,"date":"2022-04-22T12:16:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:16:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:57","slug":"is-maltese-a-cute-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Maltese a cute dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#Is_Maltese_a_cute_dog\" title=\"Is Maltese a cute dog?\">Is Maltese a cute dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#How_much_is_a_Maltese\" title=\"How much is a Maltese?\">How much is a Maltese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#Are_Maltese_good_house_dogs\" title=\"Are Maltese good house dogs?\">Are Maltese good house dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#Is_Maltese_an_expensive_dog\" title=\"Is Maltese an expensive dog?\">Is Maltese an expensive dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#What_dog_is_the_cutest\" title=\"What dog is the cutest?\">What dog is the cutest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#Do_Maltese_dogs_bark_a_lot\" title=\"Do Maltese dogs bark a lot?\">Do Maltese dogs bark a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#Do_Maltese_bite_their_owners\" title=\"Do Maltese bite their owners?\">Do Maltese bite their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#How_much_money_is_a_Maltese\" title=\"How much money is a Maltese?\">How much money is a Maltese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#Is_a_Maltese_a_good_pet\" title=\"Is a Maltese a good pet?\">Is a Maltese a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#What_is_the_cheapest_puppy\" title=\"What is the cheapest puppy?\">What is the cheapest puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#Is_a_Maltese_high_maintenance\" title=\"Is a Maltese high maintenance?\">Is a Maltese high maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_a_Maltese\" title=\"What are the pros and cons of a Maltese?\">What are the pros and cons of a Maltese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#Are_Maltese_hard_to_potty_train\" title=\"Are Maltese hard to potty train?\">Are Maltese hard to potty train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-maltese-a-cute-dog\/#Do_Maltese_dogs_pee_in_the_house\" title=\"Do Maltese dogs pee in the house?\">Do Maltese dogs pee in the house?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Maltese_a_cute_dog\"><\/span>Is Maltese a cute dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maltese is one of the oldest and most adorable of the toy breeds. Clever, soft, and cuddly, it&#8217;s no wonder why Maltese puppies are becoming more and more popular as pets. As you can see in the pictures above, <b>Maltese puppies sure are cute! But you need to make sure you&#8217;re ready before you bring one home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_Maltese\"><\/span>How much is a Maltese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average cost of a Maltese puppy will be anywhere between <b>$600 to $4,000. Premium quality Maltese puppies cost $10,000 and up! This is the initial cost, but all subsequent years come with new expenses. You should expect to spend $1,500 to $3,000 for the first year and $1,000 to $2,000 for each subsequent year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Maltese_good_house_dogs\"><\/span>Are Maltese good house dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maltese are very people-centered and are friendly towards most strangers. <b>They are family friendly and do well in homes with older children. While these dogs can be friendly towards young children as well, their small size also makes them prone to injury when mishandled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Maltese_an_expensive_dog\"><\/span>Is Maltese an expensive dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While a Maltese is a smaller dog, they are also <b>quite expensive. The average Maltese puppy costs about $600 to $2,000. The price is largely dependent on the puppy&#8217;s pedigree and the breeder&#8217;s experience.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_is_the_cutest\"><\/span>What dog is the cutest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The top 20 cutest dog breeds in the world, ranked according to<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schnauzer. 59.01%<\/li>\n<li>Leonberger. 58.99%<\/li>\n<li>Cavapoo. 58.79%<\/li>\n<li>Springador. 58.69%<\/li>\n<li>Siberian Husky. 58.48%<\/li>\n<li>Bernese Mountain Dog. 56.76%<\/li>\n<li>Old English Bulldog. 56.30%<\/li>\n<li>Bloodhound. 56.05% Labradoodle small.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Maltese_dogs_bark_a_lot\"><\/span>Do Maltese dogs bark a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maltese are very people-centered and are friendly towards most strangers. <b>They are family friendly and do well in homes with older children. While these dogs can be friendly towards young children as well, their small size also makes them prone to injury when mishandled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Maltese_bite_their_owners\"><\/span>Do Maltese bite their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because they have a long history as companion dogs, Maltese require a lot of human attention and suffer from separation anxiety. <b>If left alone for hours each day, they can bark and become destructive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_is_a_Maltese\"><\/span>How much money is a Maltese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average cost of a Maltese puppy will be anywhere between <b>$600 to $4,000. Premium quality Maltese puppies cost $10,000 and up! This is the initial cost, but all subsequent years come with new expenses. You should expect to spend $1,500 to $3,000 for the first year and $1,000 to $2,000 for each subsequent year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Maltese_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Is a Maltese a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maltese is gentle, affectionate, intelligent, responsive and trusting. <b>A good family dog, Maltese are lively, playful, vigorous, and they generally enjoys learning tricks. They can be snappy with raucous children. The petite build of the Maltese belies its fearless presence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_puppy\"><\/span>What is the cheapest puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Maltese_high_maintenance\"><\/span>Is a Maltese high maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maltese are <b>relatively low-maintenance dogs that love regular walks and playtime. Owners should take care to administer a regular grooming routine, which may include brushing, combing, and shearing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_a_Maltese\"><\/span>What are the pros and cons of a Maltese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pros and cons of Maltese<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the smallest breeds  easy to pick up (and easy to pick up after)<\/li>\n<li>Lively, funny, playful, affectionate.<\/li>\n<li>Usually peaceful with strangers and other animals.<\/li>\n<li>Sheds very lightly (often a good choice for allergy sufferers)<\/li>\n<li>LOVES warm sunny weather.<\/li>\n<li>Usually lives a long time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Maltese_hard_to_potty_train\"><\/span>Are Maltese hard to potty train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overview. Housebreaking your Maltese will be one of the biggest challenges that you and your Maltese face together, but it does not need to be a stressful one. <b>House training is actually not that difficult; but, what can trip many owners up is that there are a lot of elements involved with this.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Maltese_dogs_pee_in_the_house\"><\/span>Do Maltese dogs pee in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a new Maltese puppy is peeing a lot inside the house, this also is a clue that it is a house training issue and not marking. Territorial marking issues are normally seen with dogs that have reached the age of puberty (4 to 5 months old), and adults of any age may begin marking due to certain triggers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is Maltese a cute dog?How much is a Maltese?Are Maltese good house dogs?Is Maltese an expensive dog?What dog is the cutest?Do Maltese dogs bark a lot?Do Maltese bite their owners?How much money is a Maltese?Is a Maltese a good pet?What is the cheapest puppy?Is a Maltese high maintenance?What are the pros and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94402","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94402"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94402"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94402\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}