Assertion: maltese's dog | /r/HasProperty | healthy
Facets:
value: generally
type: DEGREE
value: for breeding
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: The Maltese is a hardy and healthy little dog, often living well into its teens.
text: Maltese dogs are a fairly healthy breed, but because of its small size, there are a few concerns to watch out for.
text: In general, the Maltese dog is a healthy puppy, but he can develop certain Maltese dog breed health problems.
text: Maltese are known to be healthy little dogs and unlike many other pure breeds, they don't seem to be affected by common illnesses that plague other dogs.
text: Maltese dogs are generally healthy and robust dogs.
text: Maltese dogs are generally healthy, but like all dogs and especially small dogs, they are prone to acquiring some medical conditions such as patellar luxation (a dislocation of the knee, causing pain); portosystemic liver shunt (a renal disorder in which blood bypasses the liver, causing it to not be cleansed properly); PRA (progressive retinal atrophy); hypoglycemia (low blood sugar); White Dog Shaker syndrome (tremors over the entire body and a lack of coordination, and occurring when the dog is overly excited or stressed); collapsed trachea (resulting in a “goose honk”); and reverse sneezing (which lasts just a few minutes and occurs when he eats or drinks too quickly or is overly excited).
text: Again, Maltese dogs can be quite healthy, and many of them are known to have lived for 18 years.
text: Maltese dogs are generally healthy and have a lifespan of 12 years or more.
text: The Maltese is generally a healthy dog, though he has some minor health concerns including hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar; the eyelid abnormality entropion; patellar luxation, or misaligned or dislocating knees; and open fontanel, a soft spot at the top of the head during the first 6 months.
text: A breeder should be able to prove that dogs used for breeding have been screened for genetic defects and are healthy for breeding.
text: Both the Maltese and the Maltipoo are generally healthy dogs.