I've been hesitant to post an introduction, cause I am not owned by a malt yet. But, I might as well do it sometime, hm?
My name is Christina.
I am a college student, hailing from the Dallas area.
I am majoring in English, and am toying with the idea of teaching high school literature some day. (The closer I get to that goal, the more I hear from people telling me how awful it is to teach.
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In January 05, I realized that I wanted to add a companion to my life around January 06. So, I figure it's never too early to start planning for when the time is right.
I have a very good idea about the good and bad of any dog breed under 20lbs. I've had my heart set on a Malt for a very long time, because they were bred to be delightful little companions. I am totally prepared for the maintenence they require, and the patience it takes to train them. I have also considered other breeds, such as the Pug, Yorkie, Pomeranian, Papillon, Japanese Chin, and Shih Tzu. I feel I'd really like a loving companion breed, but I realize every dog has an individual personality.
I am very serious about the kind of dog I will one day get. I am NOT prepared, nor am I planning to go and get a puppy on a whim. No pet shops. No newspapers. No BYB's.
I have a list of breeders the length of my arm that I want to talk to. Some live as far as 4 hours away (Veranda, Riverwalk, Rhapsody) but I'm always up for a road trip, so I'd visit them in a heartbeat.
Of all the breeds I've looked at, I keep finding that Maltese puppies cost way more than other breeds. I would even go so far as to say they are the most expensive breed recognized by the AKC. However, I was raised with my father constantly teaching me to get the very best when making a serious investment.
I am completely torn on the subject of sex, however. I plan on spoiling this baby rotten: bows, sweaters, the works. And I keep hearing from owners that when they dress up their male dogs, the dog is either mistaken for a girl, or is called 'gay' for wearing a bow. I really want that sweet, mellow little boy disposition, and I hear that some little girls are sneaky and independent and wanna have it 'their way'. However, I do realize that it all depends on the individual puppy, and it's not fair to make blanket statements about the sexes.
The best advice I've gotten so far is to go and meet the puppies, and then follow my heart on making a decision.
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My name is Christina.
I am a college student, hailing from the Dallas area.
I am majoring in English, and am toying with the idea of teaching high school literature some day. (The closer I get to that goal, the more I hear from people telling me how awful it is to teach.
In January 05, I realized that I wanted to add a companion to my life around January 06. So, I figure it's never too early to start planning for when the time is right.
I have a very good idea about the good and bad of any dog breed under 20lbs. I've had my heart set on a Malt for a very long time, because they were bred to be delightful little companions. I am totally prepared for the maintenence they require, and the patience it takes to train them. I have also considered other breeds, such as the Pug, Yorkie, Pomeranian, Papillon, Japanese Chin, and Shih Tzu. I feel I'd really like a loving companion breed, but I realize every dog has an individual personality.
I am very serious about the kind of dog I will one day get. I am NOT prepared, nor am I planning to go and get a puppy on a whim. No pet shops. No newspapers. No BYB's.
I have a list of breeders the length of my arm that I want to talk to. Some live as far as 4 hours away (Veranda, Riverwalk, Rhapsody) but I'm always up for a road trip, so I'd visit them in a heartbeat.
Of all the breeds I've looked at, I keep finding that Maltese puppies cost way more than other breeds. I would even go so far as to say they are the most expensive breed recognized by the AKC. However, I was raised with my father constantly teaching me to get the very best when making a serious investment.
I am completely torn on the subject of sex, however. I plan on spoiling this baby rotten: bows, sweaters, the works. And I keep hearing from owners that when they dress up their male dogs, the dog is either mistaken for a girl, or is called 'gay' for wearing a bow. I really want that sweet, mellow little boy disposition, and I hear that some little girls are sneaky and independent and wanna have it 'their way'. However, I do realize that it all depends on the individual puppy, and it's not fair to make blanket statements about the sexes.
The best advice I've gotten so far is to go and meet the puppies, and then follow my heart on making a decision.
I'm only in class for a max of 4 hours daily, and I feel quite confident that I am mature enough to handle the responsibility. In fact, I really want to get a dog early on, while I have so much free time to spend raising her. Then, when I'm a super busy grad student, we can quietly cuddle up and do homework, instead of fussing with pee pad training or aggressive chewing.
