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	Maltese language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Maltese is a Semitic language of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
		The oldest known document in Maltese is "Il Cantilena", a poem from the 15th century written by Pietro Caxaro.
		Maltese vocabulary is a hybrid based on a foundation of Arabic Semitic roots with a heavy borrowing of Sicilian (rather than Tuscan Italian) loanwords.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maltese_language (1055 words)

	Malta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Maltese language is the only Semitic language of the Afro-Asiatic language family native to a geopolitically European country.
		Maltese has also been heavily influenced by Romance languages and is written in a variety of the Latin alphabet.
		The Maltese government is intending to adopt the euro as the country's currency on 1 January 2008, having entered ERM II in May 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Malta (2298 words)

	American Kennel Club - Maltese
		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.
		The Maltese moves with a jaunty, smooth, flowing gait.
	www.akc.org /breeds/maltese/index.cfm (472 words)

	Maltese - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Maltese (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Its white coat is straight and silky and parted from head to tail and the short tail is doubled into the coat on the back.
		Maltese dogs have dark eyes, long drooping ears, and small feet.
		Maltese dogs are the most ancient lap-dog breed, their characteristics having been preserved for over 2,000 years.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Maltese (120 words)

	Maltese Puppies, Maltese Show Dogs- Darlynns' Maltese- Spring Hill
		When you look into the eyes of a Maltese you will find a calmness that reaches right into your soul and if you have never owned a Maltese before most people will tell you it only takes that first look into their eyes to know you are hooked.
		The Maltese is known as "ye ancient dogge of Malta," which for more than 28 centuries has been an aristocrat of the canine world.
		As the Maltese is a toy breed, small and compact in size ranging from four to seven pounds they are without fear.
	www.darlynnsmaltese.com (468 words)

	Maltese
		When a longhaired Maltese moves, you have an impression that it is floating; a long mantle of hair and rapid movements make it seem flowing.
		Malteses are considered sweet-tempered and loving dogs, displaying energy and calmness when needed.
		Samus Valentinias Melanialis was the author of the poem "Issa," dedicated to the Maltese Dog that belonged to the Roman governor of Malta.
	www.malteses-pictures.com (347 words)

	Maltese
		The Maltese is believed to be one of the oldest of breeds, dating back possibly 3,000 years.
		My Maltese is 5.4 pounds, but despite the tiny size, he barks like a 100 pound dog when someone comes to the door, which I like.
		Malteses are beautiful, especially their fl eyes surrounded in soft pink.
	www.hoflin.com /BR/Maltese (1382 words)

	Grooming your Maltese dogs
		Maltese dogs are susceptible to bacterial and fungus infections.
		Most Maltese nails are white or light colored, and the darker area of the quick is unmistakable.
		Your Maltese should have their teeth brushed each day (which is rarely done) especially older dogs, which are more likely to have plaque buildup.
	www.malteseonly.com /page2.html (2558 words)

	BBC Education - Languages
		Maltese is a modern Semitic language closely related to the western Arabic dialects.
		Maltese is spoken by almost 400,000 people in Malta and Gozo, and some 100,000 in Australia, the US, Canada, Italy and the UK.
		It is estimated that, at present, the origin of Maltese words is 40% Semitic, 40% Romance (Italian) and 20% English.
	www.bbc.co.uk /languages/european_languages/languages/maltese.shtml (265 words)

	Maltese papers & pedigree
		AKC registration means that the parents of the Maltese were registered as Maltese or it could also mean that an unethical breeder lied or was mistaken about the breeding that produced the litter.
		To complicate matters further, a female Maltese can be impregnated by different male dogs during her fertile cycle and if the dogs are not watched closely some puppies in the litter may have different fathers than other puppies of the same litter.
		An AKC Champion Maltese is one that has defeated enough other Maltese at their sanctioned shows to win the required number of points to achieve the title (at the time of this writing being 15).
	malteseonly.com /pedigree.html (1394 words)

	All About Maltese
		The admirers of Maltese come from all walks of life from the pet fanciers and show fanciers to the rich and famous.
		The Maltese is a very special sort of dog, with the spirit, heart and loyalty of a much larger animal contained in a very small body.
		This link is a page with many pictures of a promising Maltese puppy as she develops into a champion, from her first Best in Match win until she retires as a multiple Best of Bred winner.
	www.bhejei.com /malteseinfo.htm (523 words)

	Maltese (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The official languages of Malta are Maltese and English.
		Maltese (Malti) is a unique language with many words borrowed from the languages of the various countries that once occupied Malta.
		The Maltese language is the only Semitic tongue officially written in the Latin alphabet.
	www.flw.com /languages/maltese.htm (88 words)

	Maltese puppies for sale, dog picture, rescue, breeders information
		The Maltese dog appears to be as old as ancient history.
		The Maltese dog is bright, loving, gentle mannered one moment, then very energetic, playful the next, which makes it so endearing.
		A Maltese puppy although generally healthy and robust, should be discouraged from jumping off high objects like sofas, and from rambunctious play where developing hind leg knees can be over stressed.
	www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp5/maltese/maltese.htm (554 words)

	Maltese
		Maltese Rescue Groups - Net Pets offers this directory to help guests track down rescue centers in their area, and provides contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
		Gameford Malteses - Wealth of Maltese information and articles including caring for your Maltese, Maltese puppies, the history of the Maltese, Maltese breeders, notes on judging and examining the Maltese as well as grooming and feeding your Maltese.
		Malteses - AKC Breed Standard - American Kennel club shares these informative standards, some trivia, and characteristics of this breed of toy dogs, and shows photos.
	www.malteses-rescues.com /malteses-rescues-general-information.htm (694 words)

	Maltese, Dog Breed Information Center®, Malteses
		The Maltese is a hardy little companion dog with a luxurious silky white coat hanging straight to the ground on each side of a center part line.
		Maltese love to play outdoors but have a penchant for jumping in puddles.
		Maltese enjoy a regular walk or session of frolicking in the park and they remain playful well into old age.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /maltese.htm (719 words)

	The Maltese Falcon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Maltese Falcon is a detective novel by Dashiell Hammett, made into a quintessential film noir movie.
		It was filmed twice under the name The Maltese Falcon in 1931 and 1941.
		This film was Humphrey Bogart's first role in a movie outside the studio system he had worked under previously.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Maltese_Falcon (2740 words)

	maltese
		The first Maltese exhibited in the United States was white and listed as a Maltese Lion Dog at Westminster's first show in 1877.
		At the 1879 Westminster a colored Maltese was exhibited as a Maltese Skye Terrier.
		The fact that for so many centuries Maltese have been the household pets of people of culture, wealth, and fastidious taste may account for their refinement, fidelity, and cleanliness.
	www.kajorakennels.com /maltese.html (583 words)

	Maltese puppies, for sale, breeders, maltese
		Maltese are very loving and very well socialized by myself and grand kids, we breed for good health, and good personality.
		We are a quality Maltese breeder who takes pride in placing healthy puppies in good homes over the last 16 years.
		Maltese puppies for sale, Puppies range between 4-7 lbs full grown.
	www.puppydogweb.com /breeders/maltese.htm (1750 words)

	The Maltese Language
		It is perhaps also important to mention here that in Maltese we have a special glottal sound for the letter "Q" which resembles neither the Arabic, nor the European sounds for its equivalent (which are more akin to our 'k' sound), but is rather like the sound produced by a 'silent cough'.
		The ceding of the Maltese Islands by Charles V (in the year 1530) to the Order of the Knights of Saint John (made up of 8 Langues) further increased the cultural and linguistic influences on the Maltese population.
		This was perhaps the coming of age of the Maltese Language, which hitherto was hardly ever written, except for a few attempts by some far-sighted Maltese patriots.
	www.my-malta.com /interesting/MalteseLanguage.html (2264 words)

	Maltese language, alphabet and pronunciation
		Maltese is a Semitic language spoken by about 350,000 people on the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo.
		Today Maltese is used in most sectors of public life, including parliament, the church, the press and other media, and in general conversation.
		The first Maltese language was a catechism by F. Wizzino, and was published in 1752.
	www.omniglot.com /writing/maltese.htm (347 words)

	Maltese, dog breeders, puppies
		The Maltese is a member of the Bichon family and is one of the oldest European breeds.
		Maltese are gentle-mannered and affectionate, yet playful and full of animation.
		The Maltese origins come from Malta dating back to about 1500 B.C. Their popularity rose during the reign of Queen Elizabeth as a companion to the women of the royal court.
	www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/maltese.htm (280 words)

	Angel-Lite Maltese - breeders of Maltese puppies from champions
		We are Maltese breeders who breed our puppies for sale from the finest AKC champion bloodlines including Marcris, Keoli, Windsong, Myi, and Villa Malta.
		We strive for the AKC Maltese standard of fine silky white coat and excellent fl pigmentation of eyes, nose and footpads.
		Although the Maltese is a small elegant dog, it is a hardy breed with the spirit, heart, boldness, and loyalty of a much larger breed.
	www.angel-litemaltese.com (320 words)

	AllRefer.com - Maltese, Dog (Dogs) - Encyclopedia
		Maltese[mOltEz´] Pronunciation Key, breed of very small toy dog of obscure origin that was widely popular in Europe by the beginning of the 19th cent.
		Its long, flat-lying, silky coat is pure white and hangs down on either side of the body almost to the ground.
		The Maltese is probably an ancient breed; dogs closely resembling the modern type were kept as lap dogs in Rome and Greece before the Christian era.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/Maltese.html (187 words)

	MALTESE RESCUE - MALTESE DOG RESCUE - MALTESE PUPPY RESCUE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		If you are looking to adopt a Maltese, check with the local shelters and maltese rescue as well as the ones within driving distance from you.
		If you contact a breed rescue group, be sure to find out as much as you can about the Maltese rescue group, how it cares for its Maltese rescue dogs, how it decides which Maltese rescues are adoptable, and what other adoption and post-adoption services are available.
		If you are looking to adopt a Maltese, check with the local shelters as well as the ones within driving distance from you.
	www.malteseonly.com /rescues.html (378 words)

	Maltese Rescue and Adoption- Adopt a Maltese Near You
		The Maltese, as its name suggests, originated on the island of Malta, and became a favorite companion of the upper classes of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
		Maltese and Maltese mixes are generally well-suited for city or apartment dwellers, due to their small size and minimal exercise requirements.
		Maltese mixes have all of the good traits of a purebred, often without the genetic health issues due to inbreeding.
	adopt-a-maltese.1-800-save-a-pet.com (1535 words)

	maltese puppies maltese puppies for sale maltese puppy information maltese (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Maltese puppy is one of the sweetest of all canine breeds and has a life span of 15 to 18 years, we are very proud of what we are producing at Villa Marsesca
		Our Maltese are bred for structure, silky coats displaying the elegant presentation for flowing movement with proper eye set the sweet Maltese are known for.
		We will continue to add Maltese pictures as we take them and as you will see there is so much fun and many aspects to owning a Maltese, as you can see I am having the time of my life as is Don with our precious Maltese here at Villa Marsesca Maltese.
	www.villamaltese.com (997 words)

	Petnet - Information on responsible pet ownership in Australia
		A pet of the noble ladies of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome (who used to carry him around in their sleeves!) the Maltese was a pampered lapdog.
		Although the Maltese, with his glamorous white cloak of long silky hair, is usually thought of in terms of plush cushions and luxurious surroundings, he is in fact a fearless little fellow, filled with spunky determination.
		The fact that for so many centuries, the Maltese was indulged as the household pet of the wealthy and cultured, may to some extent explain his own refinement, cleanliness and fastidiousness.
	www.petnet.com.au /dogs/D152.html (209 words)

	Maltese Dog Breed - Description, Brief History
		The earliest known representations of Maltese dogs on artifacts found at Fayum, Egypt (600-300 B.C.), suggest that the Maltese was one of the dogs worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
		The Maltese emerged untarnished from the Dark Ages and continued to be recorded as the dog prized by the upper class, aristocrats, statespersons and royalty.
		The Maltese was even believed to possess medicinal powers of healing--the ailing would place the dog on their stomach or chest for comfort.
	www.kellyco.com /maltese/info.shtml (465 words)

	Maltese Puppies for sale-Maltese Breeder-Majesty Maltese-Colorado
		Maltese dogs are one of the gentlest of all the toy breeds.
		We provide the very best care for our puppies, we also care very deeply whom the little Maltese puppy is going to that we have so carefully cared for and we want to know that you will continue to select the best possible veterinary care for one of our puppies from Majesty Maltese.
		Life's Abundance Premium Health Food for Dogs is formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks, a highly respected and nationally recognized holistic veterinarian, whom holds a weekly telephone conference call to answer any and all questions for the consumers to learn and to have their questions answered.
	www.majestymaltese.com (973 words)

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