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let's take a humorous dive into the
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delightful world of mtis ownership with
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12 things all mtis owners must never
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forget one the size does not matter
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first off let's talk about size malt's
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dogs are tiny weighing in at around 4 to
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7 lbs you might think that owning one is
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like having a living accessory but let
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me tell you these little furballs have
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more personality than a room full of
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people don't be fooled by their size
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they can pack a punch when it comes to
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attitude two The Grooming commitment
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next up grooming owning a maltz means
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you've signed up for a full-time job as
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a groomer their long luxurious coats
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require regular brushing every day if
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you want to avoid looking like your dog
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just survived a tornado you'll find
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yourself kneee in fur and detangling
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spray wondering if you should have just
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adopted a cactus instead three The
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Barking Brigade let's not forget the
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Barking multis are known for their vocal
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talents they'll bark at anything that
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moves squirrels leaves the mailman or
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even your own own shadow you'll start to
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wonder if you've adopted a dog or a tiny
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alarm system that never shuts off if you
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live in an apartment good luck keeping
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the peace your neighbors will know your
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dog's name before they know yours four
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the velcro dog syndrome mtis are
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notorious for being velcro dogs they
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want to be with you all the time like a
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shadow that demands attention want to go
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to the bathroom expect a tiny furry
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companion to follow you in and stare at
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you like you're about to leave forever
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it's adorable Until you realize you
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can't even have 5 minutes of privacy
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five the social butterfly these dogs are
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Social Butterflies they thrive on
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interaction and love meeting new people
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and other pets but here's the catch if
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they don't get enough socialization they
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can become little tyrants who think they
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own the place so if you want to avoid a
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4-pound dictator ruling your home get
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them out and about six The Fragile
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nature despite their big personalities
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mtis are fragile Little Creatures one
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wrong move during playtime with larger
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dogs or rambun kids can lead to disaster
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you'll find yourself constantly saying
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be gentle while simultaneously wondering
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if your dog is secretly plotting its own
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action movie Seven the separation
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anxiety these pups can develop
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separation anxiety faster than you can
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say stay if you leave them alone for too
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long expect some serious drama when you
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return think Oscar worthy performances
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of sadness and betrayal you might even
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consider hiring an emotional support
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animal for your maltes because they'll
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certainly need one after being left
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eight the foodie finesse when it comes
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to food maltz can be picky eaters you
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might find yourself trying Gourmet dog
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food only for them to turn their noses
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up at it like it's yesterday's leftovers
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from the fridge prepare for a culinary
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Adventure where every meal is an
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experiment in what they might eat today
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nine the Watchdog role don't
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underestimate their ability as Watchdogs
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these little guys may be small but
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they're alert and ready to spring into
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action at the slightest hint of danger
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like someone walking by your house or
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the wind rustling leaves outside just
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remember while they may bark fiercely
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their idea of protection is more about
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alerting you than actually doing
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anything 10 the training trials training
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a maltz can sometimes feel like trying
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to teach a cat how to fetch good luck
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with that they're intelligent but often
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choose when they want to listen You'll
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find yourself negotiating with your dog
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like it's some sort of treaty agreement
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if I give you this treat will you sit no
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how about two treats 11 the fashion
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statement mtis are often seen as fash
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icons in the dog world with their
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flowing coats they look fabulous in any
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outfit whether it's a cute sweater or an
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elaborate costume for Halloween just be
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prepared for all the compliments and
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questions about where you got their
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wardrobe suddenly everyone wants fashion
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tips from your pup 12 the unconditional
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love finally let's not forget the
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unconditional love these little
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creatures bring into our lives despite
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all the challenges barking grooming
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disasters and stubbornness they have an
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incredible ability to make us laugh and
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feel loved every single day in
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conclusion owning a malz is an adventure
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filled with laughter love and just
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enough chaos to keep life interesting so
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remember these 12 things because once
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you've welcomed one of these Charming
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little companions into your home there's