{"product_id":"the-maltese-diminutive-aristocrat-hardcover","title":"The Maltese: Diminutive Aristocrat - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVicki Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's no wonder the Maltese is the 20th most popular breed registered by the AKC. He combines good looks with a strong physique and clownish, endearing temperament. He is the epitome of a showman and a companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by the country's foremost authority on the Maltese, this \u003ci\u003eBest of Breed Library\u003c\/i\u003e title combines information the smitten pet owner needs to know to take the best possible care of his new friend with the history, show, and breeding information more enthusiastic fanciers need to help them fully understand and successfully compete with a Maltese. The book is filled with photos of this captivating breed, along with instructional diagrams and numerous appendices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Maltese Diminutive Aristocrat A favorite saying of Maltese fanciers is that a Maltese is \"a big dog in a little body,\" and this adorable little dog lives up to their claim. Admired and treasured for its beautiful white coat, expressive eyes and gentle attitude, the Maltese is capable of very big accomplishments. The Maltese's size makes it the perfect, portable companion, and it has great crowd appeal as a show dog. A perennially popular breed, Maltese are gentle, playful, inquisitive and loving. Thought to have originated on the small Mediterranean island of Malta and long esteemed by royalty and aristocrats, the refined Maltese combines good looks with a strong physique and a clownish, endearing temperament. He is the epitome of a showman and a dedicated companion, and there is nothing in the world like owning a Maltese, whether he's a top-rated show champion or the champion mischief-maker in your household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Maltese: Diminutive Aristocrat\u003c\/i\u003e gives potential owners, new converts and veteran Maltese lovers all they need to know about this captivating companion. There are chapters on the Maltese's history, buying a dog, grooming, temperament, understanding the breed and the breed standard, health concerns and more. Dog shows, agility and obedience competitions and all other activities that a Maltese can participate in are discussed. Five appendices include useful resources and top dogs in the breed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHowell Best of Breed Library\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVICKI ABBOTT has been involved with Maltese dogs for more than 30 years. Vicki handled many of the country's winningest Maltese, including Ch. Scylla's Mina Maya Starfire and the top-winning Maltese dog of all time, Ch. Sand Island Small Kraft Lite (affectionately known as Henry). Vicki was the Recording Secretary of the American Maltese Association for 17 years, helped produce the official AKC Maltese video and is current chair of the American Maltese Association's Education Committee. Her husband, Larry Abbott, is President of the American Maltese Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42714602307647,"sku":"9781582451602","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ae47a4ad0988602af2bde045e6144dec.webp?v=1765068719","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-maltese-diminutive-aristocrat-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}