Variation of polygenes, heredity, genetic ratios by traits and the difficult process of selection, are all elements to consider, in developing a breeding program. Closed stud breeding has many advantages, but requires a superior maltese dog . Excalibur has become the keystone of Camelot Maltese . His progeny, so far, has reflected strong genetic characteristic of the desired Maltese dog traits. Ice white silk coat, perfect bite, dead level top line, great movement, large black marble eyes, black velvet pigment and a dense square body.
Rare traits found in combination, are silk coats and dense bodies.
This will always be a consideration in the selection process as these Maltese bitches free whelp and enjoy an overall good health condition. The trait of black velvet pigment seems to be the combination of several polygenes as they effect both skin texture and color. Currently we are using 2 Maltese studs. Excalibur and 1 of his sons. These Maltese dogs have been chosen because they inherited the best traits, dominantly, from both their sire and dam .