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BREEd PRoFILE

APARTMENT LIvING attractive quality when searching for a breed
If you live in an apartment, condominium, or that will do well in tighter living conditions.
house with a small yard and looking to add
a furry friend to your family, you may want to CONS:
consider looking at a Maltese puppy. They have 1) The Maltese breed is known for being an
several qualities that make them suitable for exceptional watch dog with a tendency to bark
apartment living. Here are a few of the pros and at unfamiliar sounds. This could be a negative
cons of the breed: quality if you live in an apartment building that
is noisy or has a lot of people coming and
PROS: going. Even if you don’t mind this barking, your
1) The Maltese breed is a relatively low energy neighbours might.
dog and does not require a high level of 2) They may be difficult to housebreak. It is best
exercise. They will do fine roaming a small to keep them on a constant, frequent schedule
yard or with a daily walk outside. They are also in which they are allowed out for a potty break.
known to be quite active indoors and may do If you have a porch attached to your apartment
fine with a few indoor play sessions every day. it may be very handy to grow a small patch
2) The Maltese is known for getting along well of grass where your Maltese puppy can go to
with other non-canine species that may also do relieve himself.
well in an apartment, such as a cat. 3) This breed is prone to separation anxiety
3) Typically only reaching between 4-6 pounds, which can lead to quite a bit of destruction. If
the Maltese is a small dog that does not you work or are gone for long periods during the
require a lot of space. This may come as a very day crate training is a must.

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