Maltese-specific Books
Can anyone recommend a good Maltese-specific book? I purchased a book simply
entitled "Maltese" by t.f.h. Publications, advertised as being the
'best-selling Maltese book'. What a jip! The book is maybe 1/5 Maltese, i.e.
standard, other easily obtainable information; the rest is just generic dog
info. I did look at several books on Maltese at the last dog show I attended
but found them to be either dated or lacking in basic information such as
diet, allergies specific to our breed, skin sensitivities (the
itchies), training, etc.; or they seem to be written more for the breeder
and exhibitor. While that info. is good, what I'm looking for is the
information that the person new to the breed needs. Like whether or not to
give them turkey! (white meat only ok in small portions occasionally; but
rest is too rich, and potentially dangerous; who knew?) or about the
particular skin ailments prone to our little white doggies... how they tend
to be finicky eaters... you know, all the! little quirks we love about them! Thx ;-)
Laurie B.