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Do Maltese have anxiety issues?
Overview. Leaving your puppy or dog home alone is never pleasant; however, it is so much worse when you know that your Maltese really struggles with this. Experiencing distress when alone is referred to as separation anxiety, and it can be both physically and emotionally draining for a puppy or dog.
Can Maltese be home alone?
Like the Chihuahua, the cute little Maltese is often treated more like a child than a dog. They quickly become accustomed to being the center of attention, and can be resentful and jealous of your focus if they are left alone.
Is a Maltese a good pet?
Though the Maltese are glamorous and small, they are in many ways gentle, friendly pets. As a good family pet, Maltese dogs can be stubborn, but a little patience and persistence goes a long way toward earning their loyalty. They are lively and very playful. As Maltese dogs are a toy breed, the assumption is they must be easy to care for.
How do you buy a Maltese dog?
Personality: Gentle,playful,affectionate; fearless in a charming toy-dog way
Is a Maltese a good apartment dog?
The Maltese is a good dog for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Regardless of popular belief, size isn’t everything when it comes to searching for the best apartment dogs. Temperament, bark-levels and a low-energy count are all great characteristics to look for when on the hunt for an ideal apartment dog.
Are Maltese good lap dogs?
Yes, they can be lap dogs some are more so than others. If I were in your situation with young children I would either wait about 5 years for a Maltese or get a similar breed that is a bit more sturdy such as a Bijon, Havanese, Poodle, etc. Will they want to cling to you, YES.