The Bichon Maltese is the most popular in the family of Bichons.
Height, weight: around 23 cm; between 3 and 4 kg.
Fur, color: long, silky, very white or pale ivory.
Appropriate for: all owners who want to enjoy a happy obedient dog, even if they live in a small house, and don’t mind brushing, a
nd bathing the dog.Not Appropriate for: those who don’t want to dedicate a lot of time to the dog’s cleanliness or don’t like small dogs.
As a member of the family: good humored, happy, and playful, can be an ideal companion for the whole family. We need to control it’s barking.
Breed’s character: pleasant; if it is brought up correctly it won’t be fearful. Lives well with others and sometime is reserved with strangers.
Common sicknesses: there has to be attention with the eyes and skin.
Life expectancy: up to 14 years.
