The American Maltese Bichon or toy It is a dog that stands out for its lively characterIt is a breed where the specimens are as charming as they are intelligent and with their small size they are highly appreciated as a companion dog to take everywhere.
You should know that these canines even with their small dimensions are capable of exercising very well, in fact they need at least 30 minutes a day for jogging and doing all kinds of activities so they stay fit and have fun with their master.
Features
As for the company, this breed is perfect for those looking for a good friend that it lasts for many years, thanks to the long life expectancy. They are little ones that they manage to attract people's attention wherever they go and they do not hesitate to return those attentions, with friendly and playful gestures because they do love to play and it is part of what they continually demand from their masters.
This is why it is important that you have toys of various types. that satisfy their entertainment needs, thus avoiding boredom, that they focus their attention on objects in the house that can damage or injure themselves.
He is suspicious of strangers, he is shy and it is not easy to approach but after he feels confident he is very affectionate, he is also obedient to his master. Regarding the physical characteristics, we can say that in their stage of puppies they weigh about 1,5 kg and when reaching adults between 2,5 kg and 3 kg, while the height one reaches over 25,5 cm.
The legs and trunk are usually shorter than those of the European breed when they reach their adult stage, her body actually looks very compact from neck to tail and somewhat flattened.
Its fur is abundant, dense, smooth and silky which is quite pleasant to the touch. The snout is flattened and makes the face look very small and adorable, where a perfectly round dark nose is embedded and a pair of bright and good-sized eyes that make it very expressive.
This whole set makes them look like an adorable plush That causes pampering and caressing all the time, which they love. The coat is white, which is a very prominent and distinctive aspect of this breed, it grows abundantly and often reflects the state of health and mood of your pet, that of the head, many masters they choose to pick it up with a bow to remove it from their eyes and reveal their beautiful face.
But to always look beautiful and impeccable, this hair needs some care so that it does not fall out or turn ugly. Part of the care lies in the application of regular cuts.
How are dogs of this breed with children?
While it is true that the American Maltese Bichon is very friendly in general, in addition to being playful and sweet with his acquaintances, it is important that from puppyhood he is educated and socialized in the appropriate way so that he is respectful and does not have episodes of aggressive behavior.
This deserves special attention when there are children at home, since a puppy of this breed well mannered it will be a playmate for your children, without risk of accidents and always teaching your children to be respectful with animals.
Y of course it does not hurt that you are permanently alert when they play, to avoid situations that cause any reaction or incidents since they are very fragile dogs.
His behavior with other pets
We must insist on the socialization process from an early age, since they are prepared to be with other pets and admit them in their circle, however they can react to the presence of a new dog so you have to watch it.
Care
When these are just a few puppies, they deserve care and daily dedication that must be carried out routinely, since is what will guarantee your well-being and good development.
What is the general care of this breed?
We know that fur is one of the elements that require a lot of attention and the care of the tear duct follows in level of importance.
Before we mentioned that the fur is abundant and grows very fast so you have to be on top, applying special attention that allow it to be kept in good condition and beautiful. It is recommended to apply a cut every 3 months.
Regarding the washing of this, do not forget to get quality products specially designed for this type of hair, the following are recommended shampoos with a pH of 5,5. But before bathing our little friend, it is essential to brush his hair and remove any knots he may have.
The best way to do this knot removal is moistening the hair a little with the help of a sprayThis way you will not cause pain to your pet and it is easier to do the job.
When washing it apply a hydrating shampoo With wet hair, to remove all dirt, gently massage the entire surface of the body above and below and rinse with plenty of water.
Immediately use a white intensifier which you must leave for a space of 5 minutes before rinsing with water, you will see how resplendent his white mantle is.
Then dry it and apply a special conditioner for dogs with which it will be nourished and will improve shine and if you additionally want it to be charming, you can apply some perfume for dogs and in the process hide a little the body odor that they normally have.
It is not advisable to wash them daily rather every 15 days since this can damage the skin and the mantle, in this sense if you want it to be very white all the time and it is still missing for the day of the bath you can apply a little dry shampoo on the dirty parts and so you avoid getting it wet.
Brushing is very important And it should be done daily with a metal comb that you get at the veterinary store and another with spikes. This activity is carried out against the hair since it favors the oxygenation of this, so you keep it untangled and beautiful.
To keep them at bay it is convenient apply a deworming product for external use every two months and all over your body, including inside your ears as mites often hide there.
Nails should always be short so that you can walk without discomfort and do not affect your mobility and mood, every time you bathe him remember to trim the hairs around his butt and also of the pads.
As for the eye area, this requires daily attention to keep the hairs in this area out of the eyes because it generates irritation and continuous tearing, hence the brown spots on the hair in this area. They need to be trimmed frequently and removed from her eyes with wet wipes.