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by J. Fulda (Author), Betsy Sikora-Siino (Author) "As soon as humans learned to breed domestic animals selectively for individual traits, including size, they set about miniaturizing larger, usually working, breeds of dogs..." (more)
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The diminutive and appealing Maltese is noted for its silky, floor-length white coat, which requires frequent grooming. Barron's comprehensive series of Pet Owner's Manuals advise both current and prospective owners on the care of virtually every kind of pet, including a wide variety of dog and cat breeds, hamsters and other small caged animals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and even scorpions and tarantulas. The author of each book is a specialist in his or her field, which guarantees readers solid advice and instruction that helps them know what to look for when acquiring a pet, feeding, housing, maintaining health care, and where applicable, grooming and training. All Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality color photos and informative line art.

From the Inside Flap
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Information and advice to help you
take good care of your Maltese

The typical Maltese:
its origins, anatomy, physical traits, temperament, and more

Expert advice: feeding, health care, training, grooming, exercise, and play activities

Understanding your Maltese: body language, voice, and your dog’s other ways of communicating with you

  • Step-by-step directions for everyday care of your dog
  • Informative checklists and sidebars
  • Handsome full-color photos

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    The diminutive, appealing Maltese is noted for its silky, floor-length white coat.

  • Product Details

    • Paperback: 96 pages
    • Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2nd edition (January 1, 2006)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 0764128507
    • ISBN-13: 978-0764128509
    • Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
    • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
    • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
    • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,625 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    As soon as humans learned to breed domestic animals selectively for individual traits, including size, they set about miniaturizing larger, usually working, breeds of dogs to make them into suitable household companions-in other words, to make them into toy dogs. Read the first page
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    16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars If your eyes can take it, read this book, January 27, 2002
    By Shan McG, (Toronto, ON Canada) - See all my reviews
    This is the 3rd book I've read on the Maltese breed. Unlike the other 2 books, this one was ALL about Maltese instead of adding general information on puppy training ect. The book gave some more advanced information on grooming, and more impressively featured serious discussions on showing and breeding your Maltese. The only peeve I have with this book is the extreamily small print..my eyes are still burning! I'd recommend picking up a magnifying glass if you buy this book :) On the positive side, there is a lot of info packed into an 80 page book! Happy Reading.
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    9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Basic Maltese Book, October 4, 2001
    By Carol McKissack (Westmont, IL United States) - See all my reviews
    This is one of the best Basic Maltese books you can read. It gives clear, consise information that the new Maltese owner can understand. I give one of these books to everyone I sell a puppy to.
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    6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Readable and organized resource on Maltese with many photos., August 28, 1998
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    This is an affordable and informative book to recommend for new or prospective Maltese owners. It is very readable and enjoyable with a variety of photos- including conformation shows, field trials and puppies, puppies, puppies. Fulda orgazines the book well, starting with a history of the breed and detailing the steps to successfully purchasing and caring for a healthy Maltese true to the breed standard.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars new maltese owner info
    As a new owner of a Maltese puppy, i found this publication
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    Published 4 months ago by B. Lee

    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for first-time owners
    This book is absolutely amazing when it comes to educating an owner about their Maltese. I bought it to learn a little about my dog and how to groom him. Read more
    Published 6 months ago by James C. Turner

    5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to a Maltese Owner's library
    This is the best book I've read on the Maltese breed. The author systematically lays out the basic tenets of dog ownership with practical advice. Read more
    Published 14 months ago by Risa C. Dubin

    5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" book for Maltese pet owners!
    We have several books on Maltese and this is one of the best! We recommend it to everyone considering a Maltese puppy as a pet. A Must Have!
    Published 15 months ago by Anita Kubik

    5.0 out of 5 stars Another outstanding dog reference from Barrons.
    A comprehensive, no-nonsense approach to the care and keeping of the Maltese. Anyone who knows the breed at all will delight in the information presented by the author, the... Read more
    Published on July 30, 1999

    1.0 out of 5 stars Not complete
    Overall, this book gives you a general idea of owning a Maltese. However it is far from informative. Read more
    Published on February 28, 1999

    5.0 out of 5 stars Readable and organized resource on Maltese with many photos.
    This is an affordable and informative book to recommend for new or prospective Maltese owners. It is very readable and enjoyable with a variety of photos- including conformation... Read more
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