My Maltese Dog Sammy Is A Great Little Pet and Friend

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If you're looking for a pet that is calm, happy and wants to stay close by you, Maltese dogs are the best!   They don't make good watch dogs at only 8 pounds or less, and they don't bark a lot to warn against any trouble, but they "big" personalities make up for the small size.

Sammy is 6 years old, but he looks like a puppy.  This is him when we brought him home from the Kennel.  The video is what he looks like now.  He has hair rather than fur which makes him hyper-allergenic.   And he doesn't shed.  As I've said, he doesn't bark much.  Hardly ever.  He only make noise when he wants something.  His favorite thing to do is run, especially when we chase him.  We chase him around the furniture in a circle and he keeps us from catching him.  He could go on forever so we have to stop the game.

 

Why Sammy Is A Great Little Pet For Retired People

All of the reasons I've mentions so far make him a good pet.  But he's also perfect if you like having a little furry friend close by.  He's velvety soft and likes to sit at our feet.   However, he has times where he like to sit on our laps.  He loves everyone and especially loves our grandchildren.  He also loves getting compliments.  His tail wags with the words, "you're so cute."  He expects compliments on a regular basis when we take him for walks.  Lately he hasn't gotten too many due to the heat and less people out, but he's patient.  He's a patient little dog, so he can wait for the Fall to arrive.

He travels well, but we've never gone on longs trips with him.  He can get car sick, so we leave him with our daughter and  it's good a fun time for everyone.   I don't know about other Maltese dogs, but when he walks he skips.  People stop us to remark about his unique walking habits as well as his habit of spinning.  He spins like a top when it's time to do his duty.   When there are people around him they find his little habits a bit strange, but no matter what, Sammy is a great little pet for us.  We love him!

Visit my Getting a Pet page which is about how we care for him and what to look for when you decide to get a pet.