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Bichon Frise | Maltese |
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| physical traits | - small - hardy - white powderpuff - sturdy | - dainty - smart carriage - elegant |
| colors | white | - white. light tan - beige - lemon (not preferred) |
| personality/ temperament | - merry - gentle - playful - lively - affectionate - even-tempered - sensitive - cheerful - obedient - happy - bold - vivacious - affectionate | - lively - bright - sweet natured - fearless - gentle - eager - trusting - affectionate - responsive - hardy - lively - playful - good-tempered - sensitive - alert |
| maintenance/ special needs | - groom regularly - susceptible to teeth and gum problems - dental hygiene - groom for show | - high - constant brushing to keep from matting - protect from heat - |
| nickname | - curly lapdog - Tenerife Dog | - Ancient Dog of Malta - Maltese Lion Dog - melita - Maltese Terrier - Bichon Maltaise |
| origination | Mediterranean | Mediterranean, Malta |
| bred for | French royalty | companionship |
| height | 9~12 (inch) | 8~10 (inch) |
| weight | 7~12 (lbs) | 4~9 (lbs) |
| ideal for | - family - companionship - city or country life - other pets | - family - companionship - apartments - other pets |
| good with kids? | yes, supervise. although sturdier than most small dogs, their small size still requires they are protected from children | yes, with supervision. too small and delicate for young children |
| lifespan | 14 (year) | 14~15 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc-(nonsporting dog group) - fci-(Bichon and related breeds dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) - saku - uk - nzkc - ankc-(toy dog group) - ckc | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(toy dog group) - fci-(Central Mediterranean Region Bichon and related breeds dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) |
| hair type | - a combination of soft and dense and coarse and curly - powerpuff - plush - velvety - very fluffy | - long - profuse - silky - flat - luxurious - sheds little |
| eye | - corneal dystrophy - respiratory | ... |
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