informations on these dogs?

a chihuahua
a maltese
does anyone know more about these breeds, i’ve read up a lot on them but felt that i may need to know more from someone who had these breeds as pets

chihuahua temprement:

The Chihuahua is a good companion dog. Courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, it gives and demands affection. Bold and saucy, it moves swiftly to avoid being stepped on. Chihuahua’s are strong-willed, intensely loyal and become very attached to their owners, even to the point of jealousy. They like to lick their owner’s faces. It is undeniably suspicious of people except for its owner. When strangers are present, it follows its owner’s every move, keeping as close as possible. For some, they may be slightly difficult to train, but they are intelligent, learn quickly, and respond well to proper, gentle (positive reinforcement) training. This breed may snap at teasing children, after all it is too tiny to get away. The Chihuahua must resort to his sharp teeth in self defense. It is not recommended for children. He can be noisy and may require patience to housebreak. Many owners simply paper train this breed. Be sure to socialize your Chihuahua as a pup to avoid excessive aggressiveness with other dogs as well as reserve with strangers. They tend to be fairly dog-aggressive. Chihuahuas generally recognize their own breed, but sometimes disapprove of other breeds. However, a “very” well-socialized Chihuahua can be friendly with strangers and other dogs. For example, Peanut (photo below) is the friendliest Chihuahua I have ever met. She was extensively socialized as a puppy. Her owner took her everywhere, including to work, every day and exposed her to a wide variety of people. Since she was so cute and small, she was passed from person to person all day long. She lives with two older Beagles and gets along with them just fine. But again, she was raised with them since she was a puppy, and was frequently taken to a house that has seven other dogs living there (five Pekingese, one terrier mix and one American Pit Bull Terrier) and two cats. Peanut did not even seem to mind my toddler running around. This is not typical Chihuahua behavior, but I tend to think that it was the socialization that made her the way she is today.

height and weight:

Height: 6-9 inches (15-23 cm.)
Weight: 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg.)

health problems:

Because of his short nose, the Chihuahua tends to wheeze and snore. His prominent eyes are susceptible to corneal dryness and secondary glaucoma. Prone to slipped stifle, gum problems, colds, stress, and rheumatism. Don’t let him lick or eat toxic products, fertilizer or chocolate. Feed lightly as it tends to gain weight. Chihuahua puppies are born with large heads, frequently necessitating cesarean deliveries by a skilled veterinarian. They are vulnerable to fractures and other accidents in puppyhood. Some of the breed have a molera, an unclosed section of the skull which can remain open throughout life. This makes the dog prone to injury.

maltese temprement:

The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks if he feels sufficiently rewarded. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a classical companion dog; graceful and lovable. They do well with other animals. Maltese love to play outdoors but have a penchant for jumping in puddles. A bath must follow! These dogs can be snappish with inconsiderate children and may be difficult to housebreak. Sometimes they are picky eaters. Include small biscuits and dry dog food in this breed’s regular diet to help the teeth stay strong and healthy. Do not over-pamper or overprotect these little dogs, for some become unstable, and some may become jealous of visitors.

hight and weight:

Height: Dogs 8-10 inches (21-25cm.) Bitches 8-9 inches (20-23cm.)
Weight: from 6½-9 pounds (3-4kg.)

health problems:

Prone to sunburn along the hair parting; skin, respiratory, eye and tooth problems, and slipped stifle. Some may be difficult to feed with weak, upset digestion. They may get the chills, and they experience discomfort in hot weather. Maltese should be kept out of damp areas. It is a good idea to paper-train this breed – to avoid going out in weather extremes.

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