Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Maltese: History, Health, Training, and More (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798272335159)

Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Maltese
History, Health, Training, and More

A practical, evidence-based guide to health, grooming, nutrition, training, and responsible care for toy companions.

If you love the Maltese's classic white, silky look-and want a calm, healthy dog who enjoys being groomed and thrives in everyday life-this eBook is your step-by-step roadmap. Written in clear, no-nonsense language, it turns veterinary guidance and modern training into simple daily routines that actually fit a busy home.

Why read this eBook?

• Toy-breed realities made simple: Focus on what truly matters for a Maltese-mouth, ears, eyes, skin, joints, and upper airways.

• Coat beauty through method, not miracles: Line-brushing, root-drying, safe face hygiene, and a topknot that protects the eyes.

• Behavior without stress: Cooperative care (chin-rest, bucket game, paw-target) so grooming and vet days are smoother.

• Nutrition that works: RER/MER explained, portion tables, and how to convert kcal/day into grams using your food label.

• Built for real life: Short sessions, low-impact exercise, urban etiquette, and routines you can keep.

What's inside

• Basic Care & Maintenance: Daily/weekly coat routines, tear-stain management, safe drying to the roots, paw/coxins care, and dental hygiene for toy mouths.

• Health & Common Conditions: Early signs, what to do at home, and when to see a vet-otitis, epiphora and corneal ulcers, periodontal disease, patellar luxation, tracheal sensitivity, skin yeast (Malassezia), GI upsets, and senior screening.

• Feeding & Body Condition: Quick-rule kcal/kg/day, precise RER→MER method, adult/puppy/senior examples, and gram conversions for different food energies.

• Advanced Training & Socialization: Marker-based training in micro-steps; protocols for name/attention, recall, sit, down, stay, leave/drop, quiet (doorbell), mat-target, loose-leash "heel," crate, and cooperative grooming.

• Responsible Breeding (for reference): Ethical planning, health screenings, neonatal socialization, and documentation.

• Shows & Sports (toy-safe): Ring preparation, movement, and low-impact sports like Rally-O, Scent Work, and tricks.

• Culture & Everyday Life: Urban manners, travel, and myth-busting (e.g., shaving for heat, "hypoallergenic" claims).

Who this book is for

First-time Maltese guardians, experienced owners who want calmer grooming and better dental health, and professionals who need a concise, evidence-based reference they can share with clients.

The Global Canine Research Alliance (GCRA) is an international organization dedicated to producing and sharing accurate, practical, and accessible information on purebred and mixed-breed dogs.

Our goal is to promote health, well-being, and responsible breeding through applicable guides, continuous training, and community support. This book is part of GCRA's manual series and follows a standardized editorial process that prioritizes evidence and safety.

Bring out the best in your Maltese-silky coat, comfortable eyes, clean mouth, light movement, and a serene mind-by turning science into gentle daily routine.
Download now and keep it open on grooming day, feeding day, and training day. Your Maltese will feel the difference.

Author: Global Canine Research Alliance
ISBN-13: 9798272335159
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2025
Pages: 222
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d