Cruz the Maltese Puppy's sister, Tiva the Maltese Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Cruz the Maltese Puppy's brother, Reese the Maltese Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Cruz the Maltese Puppy's brother, Cole the Maltese Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:

Foster Update:  Cruz is a Maltese and Wired Haired Terrier mix.  He is the largest of the litter.  By this I mean he has a longer body than his litter mates.  His color is a golden-brown fawn color and he weighs 5 lbs. 8oz.  He also has a red nose and greenish-gold color eyes.  He has this uncontrollable licker.  He licks you when you're holding him.  He is really sweet and lovable and likes to be held. He is very playful with you and his litter mates and loves playing in the yard.  He is fed Pedigree canned dog food in AM and dry dog food in the PM.  He is given treats of Pup-Peperiones, soft Milkbones and soft flavored chew sticks.  He sleeps in a crate at night with his litter mates.  He is taken outside first thing in the morning and every couple of hours and he always does his business of elimination, but housetraining a puppy is a continuing job.  Cruz a great little dog and will make a great friend for you.

Foster Update:  Cruz is doing great. He is a growing boy. He likes to be held and will lavish you with kisses. He is very playful and loves to go outside in the yard, especially if Beauty or Scarlett are outside with him. They play well together. He is a bundle of joy. If I put a leash on him, he will lay down and chew on it.  He sleeps in a crate and will often take a nap in the crate as well by himself. We are working on potty training. He is making progress.  He eats canned and dry dog food. I use Pedigree brand. Cruz likes treats better than food at times, and as well, what you are eating.  Cruz is a joy to our family.  I am sure that he will add joy to your family. His treats included soft chew milk bone, pup- peperonies and soft chew sticks (Fiddlesticks from Publix).

Foster Update:  Cruz is the sweetest little dog. He is very active. He enjoys playing in the yard especially with our dog, Beauty. He can run fast and plays hard. He a real joy to have. He will make a great addition to a family.  He really enjoys riding in the car and playing with his toys. He sleeps in his crate. Potty training is progressing very well. He does well when walking with a leash.  If he gets too many treats, he will not eat his food. You can buy bones as treats for your dog and Cruz loves these. He will chew on the bones for a long time. He gets canned dog food, Pedigree, two times a day. We give him Pup-Peperione, soft Milkbones, and soft chew sticks, Fiddlefaddles. These can be found in Publix.  Use gates to keep the puppy from getting into rooms where you do not want him to go. I also use floor protection that is found in paint supplies. It has plastic on bottom and paper on top. This works well for us. This is easy to dispose of.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, this ancient dog was described by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus as belonging to the "Melita" breed, an archaic name for Malta. It was developed in Italy with the addition of miniature spaniel and poodle blood. It was thought that these lively little dogs were first brought to England by Crusaders returning home from the Mediterranean. The breed became particularly popular with women, who often carried them in their sleeves and even to their beds. The dog was not only popular with women though. Publius, the Roman governor of Malta, prized his Maltese enough to commission a portrait of "Issa" and even have poetry written about her. Today, the glamorous Maltese is an adored pet and sought-after show dog. 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. They have a life expectancy of 15-18 years.