Variation of polygenes, heredity, genetic ratios by traits and the difficult process of selection, are all elements to consider, in developing a Maltese dog breeding program. Closed stud dog 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. 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 ladies 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 two Camelot Maltese stud dogs . Excalibur and 1 of his sons. Camelot Maltese knights have been chosen because they inherited the best traits.