Maltese Characteristics
Originally from the Mediterranean island of Malta, The Maltese is a small, white, long-haired dog known for their playful and affectionate personality. This breed has been highly valued in society.
They are eager to please their owners and make loving and loyal companions. Their fragile frame and tendency to be impatient do not make them the best choice for families with small children.
If the Maltese is socialised, it’s active, friendly, trusting and alert.
Maltese are generally peaceful and get along well with other pets in their own family with training. With strange dogs, a Maltese might be friendly or not.
The Maltese is a suitable indoor dog that thrives even in apartments and small confines however, this breed can be difficult to housebreak.
Maltese dogs are very good jumpers and full of energy, but they require only occasional exercise to keep them happy and healthy.
Maltese Inherited Disease and Traits Testing Panels
We can offer the below tests for the Maltese singularly or as combos or as included in the most comprehensive Panel “DogCheck 4.0”:
- Degenerative Myelopathy DNA Testing which is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the genes associated with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Click here to read more about the Degenerative Myelopathy Test Kit.
- Hyperuricosuria DNA Test for Uric Acid is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the mutated gene associated with Hyperuricosuria (HUU).
You can choose the best option for you by clicking below:
For the above tests, if done singularly or as combos, we offer the results in 7-10 working days from receipt of samples to the laboratory.
If they are all included in the most comprehensive test called “DogCheck 4.0“, which also gives information about coat colour traits, the turnaround is 3-4 weeks from receipts of the samples to the laboratory. Please refer to the list below to see all the genes tested in this case.
NOTE: There is an extra cost of £45 to test the genes mentioned on the table as *xP as they are not included in the Dog Check 4.0 Report unless the extra fee has been paid at the checkout.
Dog Intolerance Test
The Dog Intolerance Test checks for your dog’s sensitivity to 152 food and 48 environmental and artificial allergens.. Click here to read more about the At Home Dog Intolerance Test.
Dog Paternity Test
Our Dog DNA Paternity Test is a quick and easy way to accurately determine the parentage of your canine. Fast, accurate and conclusive results. Click here to read more about our Dog Paternity Test with mother or Dog Paternity Test without Mother.