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let's have a little chat about a breed
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that's more popular than avocado toast
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but might not be the best choice for
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everyone 12 reasons why you should never
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own a malti now before you start
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throwing your tiny fluffy pillows at me
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let's break this down with a bit of
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humor and a whole lot of Truth one the
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size Factor first off let's talk about
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size malt's dogs are small like I just
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stepped on my dog small you can carry
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them around in your purse which sounds
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cute until you realize that every time
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you leave the house you're basically
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transporting a living breathing
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accessory if you're the type who likes
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to toss your bag around without a care
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in the world you might want to
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reconsider one wrong move and you've got
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a canine pancake on your hands two The
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Grooming commitment next up grooming
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mtis have that luxurious coat that looks
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like it belongs on a runway model but
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maintaining it that's a full-time job
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you'll find yourself spending more time
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brushing and Grooming than actually
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enjoying quality time with your dog it's
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like having a pet that requires more
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upkeep than your own hair if you think
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you can just give them a quick brush and
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call it a day think again you'll be
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spending weekends at the groomer while
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your friends are out having fun three
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The Barking problem now let's talk about
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their vocal nature multis are known for
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being yappy Little Creatures they'll
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bark at anything that moves a leaf
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blowing in the wind the neighbor's cat
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or even your own shadow if you live in
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an apartment or have close neighbors get
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ready for some serious noise complaints
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it's like having an alarm system that
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only goes off when someone walks by
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except instead of protecting your home
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it's just annoying everyone with an
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earshot four the fragility Factor these
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little guys are fragile one wrong move
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and you could end up with a vet bill
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that makes your wallet cry they're like
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tiny porcelain dolls adorable but
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incredibly easy to break if you have
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kids or other pets you you might want to
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think twice about bringing home a all
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teas it's like handing a toddler a glass
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sculpture and saying just don't touch
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five separation anxiety all teas dogs
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are notorious for their attachment
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issues they don't just want to be near
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you they want to be glued to your side
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if you leave them alone for even 5
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minutes they'll act like you've
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abandoned them for life it's like living
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with an emotional support animal that
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requires constant validation if you
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enjoy going out without worrying about
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who's crying at home this breed might
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not be for you six the health concerns
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let's not forget about health issues
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males can be prone to various health
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problems such as Dental issues and
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patellar luxation you might think you're
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adopting a healthy pup only to find
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yourself facing expensive vet bills down
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the line it's like buying a used car
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only to discover it needs new brakes
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surprise seven the training challenge
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training good luck with that these
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little fluff balls can be as stubborn as
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they come you might think they'll
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respond to commands because they're
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small and cute but nope they'll look at
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you like you're speaking in tongues
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while they do whatever they please if
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you don't have the patience of a saint
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or the cunning of a fox prepare for some
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serious frustration as your malti
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decides it would rather Chase its tail
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than listen to you eight the prey drive
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let's address their prey drive for a
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moment despite their size maltes have an
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instinctual urge to chase after anything
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that moves bugs toys or even bigger
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docks if you have small pets or live
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near Wildlife get ready for some heart
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stopping moments as your malti takes off
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like a rocket at the first sight of
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movement nine public perception now
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let's talk about public perception while
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you may adore your maltes not everyone
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shares that sentiment you might find
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yourself Defending Your Choice while
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people stare at you like you've just
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brought home an exotic snake instead of
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an adorable dock it can feel like
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walking around with a neon sign that
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says look at my tiny dog 10 costly
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accessories owning a Mal teas isn't just
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about love it's also about money between
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food grooming supplies vet visits and
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those adorable little outfits everyone
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insists on buying them because who
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doesn't love dressing up their dog your
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wallet will feel lighter than air you
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might want to start budgeting like
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you're preparing for an expensive
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vacation because owning one of these
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dogs can feel like one a 11
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socialization needs M te's require
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socialization from a young age to
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develop into well-rounded adults if you
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think they'll just magically get along
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with everyone because they're cute think
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again without proper socialization they
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can become Territorial and aloof like
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that one relative who shows up at family
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gatherings and makes everyone
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uncomfortable 12 The Lovable nature
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finally let's acknowledge that when
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raised properly males can be incredibly
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but that takes work if you're not ready
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to invest time and energy into nurturing
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these traits from puppyhood through
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adulthood it might be best to admire
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them from afar in conclusion while malt
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can make Fantastic Pets for those
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willing to put in the effort and
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commitment required there are plenty of
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reasons why one might think twice before
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bringing one into their home so let's
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keep our furry friends safe and happy
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and maybe stick with something less
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controversial like cats
