Bichon Maltese Dogs - Lizzie and Beau

by Peggy Larason
(Ohio, USA)

I have two Bichon Maltese dogs. Beau is a male Malti-chon (half and half) that was featured earlier. He is so smart and loves dog commercials on TV! He was easy to house train and gives us lots of love and lots of laughs. Since both of us work, I knew he had a lonely time during the day. So, for his 3rd birthday, I brought home a companion. Her name is Lizzie. She was 6 weeks old when we got her. She is also a malti-chon (more Maltese than Bichon, her mom is a Malti-chon and dad a full blood Maltese) Her hair is much finer and silky feeling. Everything thing Beau was when he was little, Lizzie is not!!! She is not doing well with potty training and she is a very loud barker. But she is so cute and loves to give kisses and she LOVES her brother Beau. She constantly teases him to get him to chase her..then, the race is on! At night they both cuddle up with mom and dad and go to sleep.This picture was taken right after coming home from grooming. Lizzie had to have a close shave because she won't hold still for brushing. You can tell by the look on her face she is about to pounce on Beau for a little game of tag!