The Maltese : Diminutive Aristocrat [Hardcover]

Vicki Abbott (Author)

Book Description

Series: Howell Best of Breed | Publication Date: May 29, 2000

It's no wonder the Maltese is the 20th most popular breed registered by the AKC. He combines good looks with a strong physique and clownish, endearing temperament. He is the epitome of a showman and a companion.

Written by the country's foremost authority on the Maltese, this Best of Breed Library title combines information the smitten pet owner needs to know to take the best possible care of his new friend with the history, show, and breeding information more enthusiastic fanciers need to help them fully understand and successfully compete with a Maltese. The book is filled with photos of this captivating breed, along with instructional diagrams and numerous appendices.

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It's no wonder the Maltese is the 20th most popular breed registered by the AKC. He combines good looks with a strong physique and clownish, endearing temperament. He is the epitome of a showman and a companion.

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The Maltese Diminutive Aristocrat A favorite saying of Maltese fanciers is that a Maltese is "a big dog in a little body," and this adorable little dog lives up to their claim. Admired and treasured for its beautiful white coat, expressive eyes and gentle attitude, the Maltese is capable of very big accomplishments. The Maltese's size makes it the perfect, portable companion, and it has great crowd appeal as a show dog. A perennially popular breed, Maltese are gentle, playful, inquisitive and loving. Thought to have originated on the small Mediterranean island of Malta and long esteemed by royalty and aristocrats, the refined Maltese combines good looks with a strong physique and a clownish, endearing temperament. He is the epitome of a showman and a dedicated companion, and there is nothing in the world like owning a Maltese, whether he's a top-rated show champion or the champion mischief-maker in your household.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House (May 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582451605
• ISBN-13: 978-1582451602
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent maltese educator, March 18, 2001

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Katherine Kasten (Austin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Maltese : Diminutive Aristocrat (Hardcover)

This is the best book on the maltese breed I have read. It gives real, practical, and detailed advice and tips on grooming (the most important question for this breed!) as well as the basics for showing, sports activities and the breed itself. It is wonderful in its review of the top maltese since the 50's - it will give you great information on the top pedigree lines and their history. This author was the top breeder/handler of maltese, with impecable creditials and integrity to match no other in the show dog world. Owners and handlers are very lucky to now have Ms. Abbott in the ring as a judge. If you are serious about this breed, this book is invaluable.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Maltese; Diminutive aristocrat, December 30, 2010

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cjjjj - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Maltese : Diminutive Aristocrat (Hardcover)

The book was supposed to be "NEW" but the spine was broken and some pages almost out of book!! The book itself was very helpful, though I am trying to find one that tells me how to train my Maltese, not show it!

8 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information, September 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Maltese : Diminutive Aristocrat (Hardcover)

I didnt read the firt one she wrote. This has information that really is related to this beautiful breed. I found everything that I was looking for.