Bella, Tilly, Molly, Ally & Beebe "Maltese 5"
Bella's in her Lady Bug and Shamrock Dress
Photo by Claudette
Happy St Patrick's Day!!!!!!
Name: Bella Rose
Age 22 months
Breed: Maltese
Born: Elmwood Nebraska
Resides: Lake City, Florida
Bella loves to bark at squirrels, birds and cats.
Talent: Bella can walk on her back two legs just like a human. On her Flickr page there are a couple of videos attached for viewing Bella walking.
Bella is a Certified Service Dog
One Sister: Tilly 14months
History: The Maltese descends from one of the most ancient dog breeds to be found in recorded history. It has been estimated that the breed originated around 6,000 B.C., or 8,000 years ago. Although the ancient Greeks and Romans believed the dog originated on the Island of Malta--they called the breed the Melitaie Dog, Melitaie being the ancient name for Malta.
The earliest known representations of Maltese dogs on artifacts found at Fayum, Egypt (600-300 B.C.), suggest the Maltese was one of the dogs worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. The Maltese was even believed to possess medicinal powers of healing The ailing would place the dog on their stomach or chest for comfort.. Because of this practice, and the dogs warm, affectionate nature and small size, which made it easy to hold in ones arms or lap, the Maltese became known as the Comforter
The dog was particularly popular in England during Elizabethan times (the late 16th century). Two notable owners of Maltese in those times were Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.
Bella's in her Lady Bug and Shamrock Dress
Photo by Claudette
Happy St Patrick's Day!!!!!!
Name: Bella Rose
Age 22 months
Breed: Maltese
Born: Elmwood Nebraska
Resides: Lake City, Florida
Bella loves to bark at squirrels, birds and cats.
Talent: Bella can walk on her back two legs just like a human. On her Flickr page there are a couple of videos attached for viewing Bella walking.
Bella is a Certified Service Dog
One Sister: Tilly 14months
History: The Maltese descends from one of the most ancient dog breeds to be found in recorded history. It has been estimated that the breed originated around 6,000 B.C., or 8,000 years ago. Although the ancient Greeks and Romans believed the dog originated on the Island of Malta--they called the breed the Melitaie Dog, Melitaie being the ancient name for Malta.
The earliest known representations of Maltese dogs on artifacts found at Fayum, Egypt (600-300 B.C.), suggest the Maltese was one of the dogs worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. The Maltese was even believed to possess medicinal powers of healing The ailing would place the dog on their stomach or chest for comfort.. Because of this practice, and the dogs warm, affectionate nature and small size, which made it easy to hold in ones arms or lap, the Maltese became known as the Comforter
The dog was particularly popular in England during Elizabethan times (the late 16th century). Two notable owners of Maltese in those times were Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.