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The Maltese Dog: Character

 

HEAD--Should not be too narrow, but should be of a Terrier shape, not too long, but not apple-headed.

EARS--Should be long and well feathered, and hang close to the side of the head, the hair to be well mingled with the coat at the shoulders.

EYES--Should be a dark brown, with black eye rims and not too far apart.

NOSE--Should be pure black.

BODY AND SHAPE--Should be short and cobby, low to the ground, and the back should be straight from the top of the shoulders to the tail.

 

LEGS AND FEET--Legs should be short and straight, feet round, and the pads of the feet should be black.

TAIL AND CARRIAGE--Should be well arched over the back and well feathered.

COAT, LENGTH AND TEXTURE--Should be a good length, the longer the better, of a silky texture, not in any way woolly, and should be straight.

COLOUR--It is desirable that they should be pure white, but slight lemon marks should not count against them.

CONDITION AND APPEARANCE--Should be of a sharp Terrier appearance, with a lively action, the coat should not be stained, but should be well groomed in every way.

SIZE--The most approved weights should be from 4 lb. to 9 lb., the smaller the better, but it is desirable that they should not exceed 10 lb.


 
 
 
             

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