Maltese puppies actually come from the 'toy' dog family. They grow up to a length of 20-25 cm. This length is quite modest if compared to the other puppy breeds. A dog has three puppies at a time. Although these Maltese pups are mostly used for dog shows they also make a great family dog mainly because of their friendly nature.

If you wish to buy a dog, it is always good to bring them home when it is young. If you buy a young pooch, you can train and nurture it without much difficulty. Moreover, it will also give the dog more time to adjust with you and your family.

Before opting for any pet, you should have a proper planning about its care and maintenance. Even though Maltese are cute little pups, bringing them home is certainly a huge responsibility. So, if you are not ready to carry the burden, do not buy them. Different breeds of puppies have different care and maintenance needs. Once you understand their demands, taking care of the pets will get much easier.

Many dog lovers are prone to allergies. Maltese is a great choice for them as these do not shed their hairs. Although they come with beautiful white furs, they do not have any undercoat. So, they need plenty of grooming each day. You must comb their hairs regularly with a metal comb. It is important to remove the hairs growing around their eyes. Otherwise, these unwanted hairs may cause irritation in its eyes.

Maltese puppies are quite friendly and sensitive. So, they always seek for human attention. They will get quite tentative, if you keep them in solitude. This breed is extremely lively but you should take great care if you have a child at home. Maltese are quite lively. So, taking them out for a walk everyday is certainly not a mandatory requirement.

Even if you have other dogs or pets at home, you will have no worries after buying these special breed of pups. These always love to mix with people. Normally, these dogs have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years. But, some of these may live a bit longer. As an owner, you must keep certain things in mind before buying a Maltese pup. They may have periodic loss of teeth (due to dental problems), heart diseases or eye problems. Moreover, they are prone to sunburns and are not comfortable during summer.However,buying a Maltese pup is simple, but you must find a quality breeder before you actually do so.