Our Boys
Our Maltese
Our Boys
 Ch. Pnderosa's White Magic Blind Date "Magic" Sire: Ch. White Magic Enjoy The Dream Dam: Martha Casadio Melitensis Pedigree |
 Divinity's Rendezvous At Pnderosa "Zach" Sire: Ch. Cherub L'Rio Mirage Of Divinity Dam: Ch. Destiny's "Jacob's Rendezvous" Zach's Pedigree |
 Pnderosa's Littlest Magician "Munchkin" Sire: Divinity's Rendezvous At Pnderosa Dam: Pnderosa's Magic Spell Pedigree |
Our Girls
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 Pnderosa's Angel For Crystal "Crystal" Sire: Ch. Lake Buena Vista Colt Dam: Lake Buena Vista Cheryl Pedigree |
 Cherrico's It Had To Be You "Gucci" |
 Pnderosa's Fairest In The Land "Farrah" Sire: Cherrico's Jessie From Gumwood Dam: Cherrico's Cammie From Gumwood Pedigree |
 Pnderosa's Magic Spell "Sabrina" Sire: Ch. Pnderosa's White Magic Blind Date Dam: Pnderosa's Angel For Crystal Sabrina's Pedigree |
 Pnderosa's Magic Hat Trick " Bunny" Sire: Ch. Pnderosa's White Magic Blind Date Dam: White Magic FunnyHoney Pedigree |
General Appearance
The Maltese is a toy dog covered from head to foot with a mantle of long, silky, white
hair. He is gentle-mannered and affectionate, eager and sprightly in action, and, despite
his size, possessed of the vigor needed for the satisfactory companion.
Head
Of medium length and in proportion to the size of the dog. The skull is slightly rounded
on top, the stop moderate. The drop ears are rather low set and heavily feathered with
long hair that hangs close to the head. Eyes are set not too far apart; they are very dark
and round, their black rims enhancing the gentle yet alert expression. The muzzle is of
medium length, fine and tapered but not snipy.The nose is black. The teeth meet in an
even, edge-to-edge bite, or in a scissors bite.
Neck
Sufficient length of neck is desirable as promoting a high carriage of the head.
Body
Compact, the height from the withers to the ground equaling the length from the withers to
the root of the tail. Shoulder blades are sloping, the elbows well knit and held close to
the body. The back is level in topline, the ribs well sprung. The chest is fairly deep,
the loins taut, strong, and just slightly tucked up underneath.
Tail
A long-haired plume carried gracefully over the back, its tip lying to the side over the
quarter.
Legs and Feet
Legs are fine-boned and nicely feathered. Forelegs are straight, their pastern joints well
knit and devoid of appreciable bend. Hind legs are strong and moderately angulated at
stifles and hocks. The feet are small and round, with toe pads black. Scraggly hairs on
the feet may be trimmed to give a neater appearance.
Coat and Color
The coat is single, that is, without undercoat. It hangs long, flat, and silky over the
sides of the body almost, if not quite, to the ground. The long head-hair may be tied up
in a topknot or it may be left hanging. Any suggestion of kinkiness, curliness, or woolly
texture is objectionable. Color, pure white. Light tan or lemon on the ears is
permissible, but not desirable.
Size
Weight under 7 pounds, with from 4 to 6 pounds preferred. Overall quality is to be favored
over size.
Gait
The Maltese moves with a jaunty, smooth, flowing gait. Viewed from the side, he gives an
impression of rapid movement, size considered. In the stride, the forelegs reach straight
and free from the shoulders, with elbows close. Hind legs to move in a straight line.
Cowhocks or any suggestion of hind leg toeing in or out are faults.
Temperament
For all his diminutive size, the Maltese seems to be without fear. His trust and
affectionate responsiveness are very appealing. He is among the gentlest mannered of all
little dogs, yet he is lively and playful as well as vigorous.
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