The Maltese is a very popular dog breed that originally comes from the Mediterranean region. With a maximum shoulder height of just 25 centimeters and a maximum weight of 4 kilograms, it belongs to the smallest widespread furry companions.
Officially he is one of them Bichons, the French word for “lap dogs”. This breed group also includes other animals such as Bichon Frisé, Bolognese and Havanese. If you're looking for more general information, you should also check out this page about Bichon books.
Due to the very compact dimensions The Maltese is particularly popular as a city animal. Among experts it is considered excellent beginner dog: He is not only said to have good character traits, but also general ones robust health and learning ability of the race speak for him.
But that doesn't mean that a Maltese will keep itself: He too needs species-appropriate, loving education and care. That's why it always makes sense to have a small reference book at home. I particularly recommend this the following Maltese books.
The best Maltese books at a glance
Karin Biala-Gauß & Annette Schmitt: “Bichon breeds premium guide”
Bichon breeds: Maltese, Havanese, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Löwchen, Bolonka zwetna, Coton de Tuléar: Premium guide. Maltese, Havanese, Bichon… Löwchen, Bolonka zwetna, Coton de Tuléar
- Biala-Gauss, Karin(Author)
The ”Bichon Breeds Premium Guide” by Karin Biala-Gauß and Annette Schmitt is one of the most popular works dedicated to these animals. Maltese lovers will also get their money's worth here: this is what you'll find in the 158-page hardback book 10 pages strong, informative portrait, which is entirely dedicated to this breed.
The guide also offers lots of tips for everyday life: Whether it's the first steps of socialization in the new home, parenting advice, care instructions or nutritional and health advice – you'll find it in this book actually everything what you need to know about your Maltese and other Bichons!
Claudia Seegmüller: “Motzkopf on four paws: A Saarland Maltese puppy discovers the world”
But it doesn't always have to be a guide: the book will be especially useful if you already have a Maltese as a family member “Motzkopf on four paws: A Saarland Maltese puppy discovers the world” definitely liked.
The author and Maltese breeder Claudia Seegmüller has created an entertaining, funny and sometimes thought-provoking book in this work Story from the perspective of her little puppy “Schlumpfi” written that shows that being a dog child is not that easy.
So not only will you well entertained and you probably recognize many small details from your everyday life together – with this book you will also learn a lot about your loved one to understand better!
George Hoppendale & Asia Moore: “Maltese. The Complete Owner's Manual to Maltese Dogs»
If you are the English language If you are powerful, the book could also be “Maltese. The Complete Owner's Manual to Maltese Dogs” The Maltese specialists George Hoppendale and Asia Moore can be something for you the most detailed book about the little rascals that exist worldwide.
On 226 pages and in 19 chapters you will find everything you need to know about Maltese. This way you not only learn a lot about things education, nutrition and care, but you also get information about topics that are often neglected, for example Cost associated with a Maltese.
Some topics such as legal questions and advice addresses are intended more for the US and English countries, but otherwise the book is a really great and well-written one Reference book for beginners and advanced users!