Maltese Survey Results (taken by 600 participants)

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How old is your Maltese?

Under 1 year	214	35%
1-2 years	133	22%
2-4 years	114	19%
4-6 years	49	8%
6-8 years	25	4%
8-10 years	26	4%
10-12 years	17	2%
Over 12 years	19	3%

Is Your Maltese male or female?

Male	299	50%
Female	301	50%

What is the approximate weight of your Maltese?

Still a puppy	110	18%
Under 4 lbs	28	4%
4-5 lbs	96	16%
5-6 lbs	78	13%
6-7 lbs	73	12%
7-8 lbs	61	10%
8-9 lbs	50	8%
9-10 lbs	50	8%
Over 10 lbs	50	8%

Any health problems?

No	372	62%
Yes	228	38%

Does your Maltese have a tearstaining problem?

No	186	31%
Yes	406	67%

How was housebreaking your Maltese?

Difficult	125	20%
Average	264	44%
Easy	164	27%
Already housebroken	38	6%

Is your Maltese more mellow or hyper?

Hyper	247	41%
Mellow	347	57%

Does your Maltese have a barking problem?

No	401	66%
Yes	190	31%

Is your Maltese comfortable around strangers?

No	99	16%
Yes	433	72%
Unsure	63	10%

Is your Maltese good with children?

No	68	11%
Yes	433	72%
Unsure	92	15%

How much attention does your Maltese acquire?

Requires alot	441	73%
Does not crave it	129	21%
Out of control when alone	15	2%

What attracted you the MOST to the Maltese breed?

Pesonality	225	37%
Appearance	189	31%
Size	90	15%
Allergies	47	7%
Other	43	7%

Would you choose the Maltese again?

Yes	554	92%
No	10	1%
Unsure	31	5%

How did you acquire your Maltese?

Petstore	84	14%
Breeder (Referal)	194	32%
Newspaper ad	158	26%
Dog Publication ad	5	0%
Breeder (Internet)	44	7%
Friend	37	6%
Relative	23	3%
Rescue or Shelter	23	3%
Other	29	4%

What type of bite would you say your Maltese has?

Overbite	62	10%
Undershot	52	8%
Scissor	97	16%
Edge to Edge	84	14%
Unsure	299	49%

Do you own more than one Maltese?

Yes	158	26%
No	436	72%

 

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