Breed: Maltalier (Maltese x Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Temperament: happy and playful Cost: $445 Lifespan: 12 -13 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: anyone, first dog owners History Designer dogs are the way of the future. Crossing two pure-breeds to produce...
Breed: Maltese Temperament: affectionate, assertive Maintenance: medium (pet), high (show) Lifespan: 14-15 years Recommended for: older families, apartments History The forebears of today’s Maltese are thought to have been brought to the Mediterranean region by...
Breed: Papillon dog Temperament: lively, affectionate Lifespan: 13-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: elderly, units, those who want companionship History Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, was said to have carried her cherished Papillons to the...
Breed: Poodle Temperament: intelligent but can be neurotic Lifespan: up to 15 years Maintenance: high Recommended for: families, singles, elderly Although some may still regard the Poodle as the epitome of canine extravagance and a symbol of the well heeled, this...