Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth, and my newest buddy is Codi. He is 5.5 months old, I've had him since he was 10 weeks! I was told that he was supposed to be a minature, although I'm quite sure if that is the right term. Depending on which scale is used, he weighs between 3.2 - 4.2 pounds. He is my first toy breed, and has been incredibly enjoyable. 
We live in Los Angeles, about a mile from the beach. I recently graduated from college, and figured that this summer would be a perfect time to train a dog, before I got too busy with work. We're planning to attend an obedience class within the next month because he hasn't quite learned to come when I call him. But he has easily learned Sit, Shake and Dance
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He has a turquoise rhinestone collar with a matching leash. And surprisingly, no identity crisis! HA HA! I'm thinking about getting a little baseball jersy that I saw because I just saw pictures of other Malteses in clothes and thought they were adorable! (Which is surprising, since I didn't think I would like anything like that!!!)
About three weeks ago I took him to the groomer, and came back with a much shorter -haired puppy ... he was completely shaved! Which actually worked out for the best since we had a heat wave the next couple days and he seemed rather comfortable as the rest of us sweated sitting! :lol: Thankfully, his beautiful coat is starting to grow back in and he's looking like a Maltese again! LOL!
It's so fun to start to share with others about him! I just want to keep rambling! I am pretty new to this forum, and am looking forward to lots of helpful advice and learning from many of your experiences!
I must say that he has brought so much happiness to my life, and everyone at home LOVES him! My parents, who had previously refused my getting a puppy, have asked about him when they go on vacation before they ask about me! Considering how much the last 2 months have been, I definitely look forward to many years of more laughs and giggles! Especially now that the housetraining is going much better!!!
We live in Los Angeles, about a mile from the beach. I recently graduated from college, and figured that this summer would be a perfect time to train a dog, before I got too busy with work. We're planning to attend an obedience class within the next month because he hasn't quite learned to come when I call him. But he has easily learned Sit, Shake and Dance
He has a turquoise rhinestone collar with a matching leash. And surprisingly, no identity crisis! HA HA! I'm thinking about getting a little baseball jersy that I saw because I just saw pictures of other Malteses in clothes and thought they were adorable! (Which is surprising, since I didn't think I would like anything like that!!!)
About three weeks ago I took him to the groomer, and came back with a much shorter -haired puppy ... he was completely shaved! Which actually worked out for the best since we had a heat wave the next couple days and he seemed rather comfortable as the rest of us sweated sitting! :lol: Thankfully, his beautiful coat is starting to grow back in and he's looking like a Maltese again! LOL!
It's so fun to start to share with others about him! I just want to keep rambling! I am pretty new to this forum, and am looking forward to lots of helpful advice and learning from many of your experiences!
I must say that he has brought so much happiness to my life, and everyone at home LOVES him! My parents, who had previously refused my getting a puppy, have asked about him when they go on vacation before they ask about me! Considering how much the last 2 months have been, I definitely look forward to many years of more laughs and giggles! Especially now that the housetraining is going much better!!!
