The Maltese

by Kathy Di Giacomo, Arthur Leibers

For the new dog owner carrying home his Maltese puppy today or the potential owner of this miraculous little breed, this colorful beginner's guide provides accurate, helpful information in an easy-to-use format. Breeders' Best Maltese tells you precisely what you need to know about purchasing, caring for and owning a Maltese. From how to select a qualified breeder and recognize a healthy, typical puppy to bringing the puppy home, the author guides you every step of the way. World authority and highly esteemed judge Anna Katherine Nicholas offers expert advice about all aspects of caring for the Maltese, including coat care, feeding and training and much more. This Breeders' Best book promises the best possible start with your new Maltese puppy.

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I purchased this book when I bought my Maltese, in hopes that the book would educate me on the unique nuances of the breed. I found the book relatively interesting, but moreover very reassuring to read that many of my new pup's mannerisms and queer health issues were in fact very normal to the breed. (I'd only owned large dogs, before adopting my mighty, 9 lb boy.) The book really only offered a beginner's understanding into the breed, though, so I don't recommend it for longtime, knowledgeable Maltese mommies & daddies.

[Robyn · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hated this book because it was so boring. Most of the names in the book I could not pronounce and there were almost no pictures. I probably started this book in January and it took me so long to finish this book of it being so boring. I never liked informational books and this is another example of way I do not. The book had usually talked about people who owned the dogs and not really where the breed came from or how they came into the United States. In my opinion I would not recommend this book to anybody.