Maltese

by Amy Fernandez

Overview

Maltese are gentle and loving companions with distinctive, flowing white hair. This complete guide includes step-by-step instructions to help simplify grooming the often difficult coat of a Maltese. This family-friendly, comprehensive guide to superior pet care features newly written text from an expert on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780793847884
Publisher:	TFH Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	08/01/2007
Series:	Animal Planet Pet Care Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Amy Fernandez is an award-winning author as well as a freelance artist. She writes a monthly column for Top Notch Toys and is a writer for Dog World, Popular Dogs, the AKC Gazette, and AKC Family Dog, and Dogs in Review. She is vice president of the Dog Writers Association of America (and a winner of the prestigious DWAA Presidential Award of Excellence), president of the Xoloitcuintli Club of America, and editor of the "Xolo News."

Table of Contents

FOREWORD: K9 Expert Education
By Allan Reznik, Editor-at-Large, Dog Fancy magazine

Small but Mighty
The Maltese may be a toy dog, but he can actually be quite hardy.

Maltese in Mini
Our simple two-page guide gives you all the necessary information about the Maltese — in 300 words or less!

From the Land of Malta
The Maltese comes from a very special time and place, but he has taken over the dog world.

Pick of the Litter
Find out how to choose a reputable breeder and pick a healthy puppy, or maybe you’d like to adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue organization. Either way, there are plenty of Maltese out there waiting for homes.

Home Goods
You need to puppy-proof, or Maltese-proof, your house, as well as make sure that you have all the things he requires to be comfortable, such as bedding, toys and lots more.

Help with Housetraining
Your first job is getting your Maltese to do the doo where you want him to. Using a crate — aka a modern-day den — will expedite the process.

In Good Hands
Selecting a vet means doing some research and planning your Maltese’s first vet visit. Also, learn what to do when everyday bumps and bruises come about.

Health Matters
Learn how to deal with external and internal parasites, skin problems, and common medical and behavioral conditions.

Food Equals Fuel
With proper knowledge and know-how, you can feed your Maltese a sound diet so he won’t end up a pudgy pooch.

Maltese Maintenance
From nail clipping instruction to brushing and bathing basics, we’ll have your Maltese looking magnificent.

The Basics of Training
Every toy dog needs to learn the basics of sit, down, stay and come, and additional training advice will make your dog obey without hassle.

Oh, Behave!
A well-behaved dog isn’t born that way. When problems arise, prompt training will turn bad habits into appropriate behavior. Teach your dog that there are better ways to get attention, and you’ll save yourself a lot of headaches.

Stars of the Show
This toy breed loves to play and be active. You can harness his energy into productive activities like agility, flyball, musical freestyle, conformation and more.

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