TILLY

A Maltiton is a mix between a Maltese and a Coton de Tulear. What a nice mix this is. This one is a lot of fun with an unbelievable personality. This is a no shed dog and is also considered to be hypo-allergenic. Their current function will be that of a companion and playmate. Despite their size, they love the outdoors and will enjoy helping you with the yard work, going to the doggie parks or running around the back yard. Their bond to family is very strong. They are friendly and alert but may be cautious of strangers. They could be a little barky if you reinforce and encourage that behavior. They are intelligent and trainable however they may have an obstinate side that will require a more consistent approach or even some basic puppy classes. Keep your training on the positive side, be consistent and patient. They are an alert watchdog and will warn you if something does not seem right. They are agile and love games of tug and ball. They have a happy go lucky attitude with a little side of love. They are very good with children of all ages and will also do well with other pets. Younger children will need to learn how to treat and respect a pup of this size. They are happy playing in the house and this will work for most of their exercise needs. Don't forget some outside time with them as well, walks around the block or whatever, just some sunshine. They will most likely enjoy being around the water as well. Their coat is very soft and will require some attention. You will want to comb them out two or three times a week to keep them from matting. Use a hard comb to accomplish this. Your mat areas will be behind the ears and down the back legs where they sit. You can cut these mats out with a good pair of scissors, don't worry they won't miss that little mat. They will need to go to the groomers about every 8 weeks. If you keep them in a puppy cut it is much easier to maintain. This is a great dog for the first time owner and fits well into almost any family.