Maltese puppies should not receive a full bath until at least six weeks of age. Even then, you must be very careful not to get water in the nose (and hence the lungs) or in the ears. Also, the water must be nice and warm and they must be completely dried afterwards using a warm air blow dryer. Be careful not to let them get chilled in the process.

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Baths can be given as often as once a week, and as needed in between. It is important to use the appropriate shampoo for your puppy. you should Never use a product that is meant for a human i.e. Johnson's Baby Shampoo. These products are too harsh for your puppy and the Ph is not balanced to match that of a puppy and will strip the productive oil coat and cause your puppy to develop hot spots. Only use a product that is labeled for puppies.

For overnight boarding, puppies must be at least 15 weeks old and have received at least two puppy (DHLPP) shots and a bordetella vaccination (rabies vaccinations are not required for young puppies).

Puppies must have three sets of shots (DHLPP + Corona) prior to visiting our shop. Puppies over four months should also have their first Rabies shot. The sooner you get your puppy used to being professionally groomed, the better. You can help prepare your puppy by regularly handling his feet, ears and looking inside his mouth. Basic obedience training will benefit everyone who comes into contact with your puppy.

Answer: Baths can be given as often as once a week, and as needed in between. It is important to use the appropriate shampoo for your puppy. Never use a product that is meant for a human i.e. Johnson's Baby Shampoo. These products are too harsh for your puppy and the Ph is not balanced to match that of a puppy and will strip the productive oil coat and cause your puppy to develop hot spots. Only use a product that is labeled for puppies.

Puppies are weaned from their mothers by about 6 weeks of age, but the period following weaning is very important in terms of learning "pack" behavior. Although 8 weeks is old enough and a common age for leaving the litter, 10 weeks is probably optimum for a GSD. However, better to take the puppy at 8 weeks if the rest of the litter have already gone to their homes.

Yes. I would say that is unusual but not unheard of. The standard size for a Maltese is from 4 to 7 pounds as an adult. Sometimes, if they are oversized they may go to 8 or 9 pounds at most, and "tinies" can be under 4 pounds. Maltese breeders should attempt to maintain the toy size by only breeding dogs that fall within the Maltese standard. FAQ Index

This sometimes occurs in Maltese dogs that have less natural pigmentation and is often called "winter nose." Since skin's response to sunlight is to produce more pigment, Maltese dogs with "winter nose" will typically regain some pigmentation in the summertime when they get more exposure to the sun. Some breeders have had good luck enhancing pigmentation by giving their dogs "SeaTone," which is basically a kelp food supplement. FAQ Index

The Maltese coat takes about a year to grow to the floor, but then only with special care. You should use good shampoos and conditioners, bathing no less than once a week and as it gets longer maybe every 4 days. Some show breeders wrap the hair so it won't break, taking it out and rewrapping it every day or two. Some put the dog in oil or do both. FAQ Index

You can do personality tests with Maltese puppies, and also physical exams. Visit Choosing Maltese Puppies. Most behavior problems stem from either miscommunication (you may not have clearly gotten across to him exactly what you expect) or disrespect (he may be deliberately ignoring your wishes). Visit Respect Training Program. Visit Housebreaking Your Maltese. You will need to go back to the beginning -- into a pen or crate.

Patients may shower when their surgeon determines that the wound has sealed and there are no signs of an infection. This is usually a week after surgery. If there is any concern, a water resistant protective dressing may be worn during showers. Soaking in a bathtub should be avoided for at least three weeks until the incision is fully healed.

soon as your puppy comes home, you are have begun to teach him. To avoid having to "undo/correct" what you have worked so hard to accomplish we advise you to enroll immediately in our next training class. Reading the What All good Dogs Should Know will give you a "good" start.

Puppies who have their rabies vaccination (14 weeks of age) and older are eligible to enroll in Doggie Dayschool.

Puppies need two vaccinations in their first year (and annually thereafter). The first of these can be given at 6-8 weeks of age and the second is given from 10 weeks of age. Click here to view our guide on keeping your new puppy your ‘Friend for Life’

For overnight boarding puppies must be 20 weeks old and have received at least three puppy (DHLPP) shots and a one year Rabies vaccination, and a one year Bordatella vaccination.

For overnight boarding, puppies must be at least 20weeks old and have received at least two puppy (DHLPP) shots and a bordatella vaccination (rabies vaccinations are not required for young puppies).

Every dog is different. Some puppies are ready at four months of age, while others are not ready until seven or eight months. Your K9 Collars consultant will assess your dog’s readiness, based on the following criteria: Puppy should obey simple commands such as “sit”, “stay”, “come”. Puppy should also be trained to walk on a lead.