Chihuahua Maltese Mix - Penny

by Onetta
(Montana)

My Chihuahua Maltese mix looks more Maltese than Chihuahua. Many mistake her as being full blooded Maltese, but when she is shaved she looks just like her Chihuahua half.

She is the sweetest dog. She is very energetic, loves to play with our Brittany Spaniel and loves to play tag with our cats.

When she is not doing something she likes to cuddle up on the couch, and even though she is a small dog, some how she manages to take up most of the couch.

But one down fall I believe happens with this mix of dog is that the Chihuahua has longer legs than the Maltese and breeding them together may cause a problem.

Penny was born with deformed back legs. Her knees would constantly pop out of place. Which was very painful for her. The Vet told us eventually her legs would completely give out on her so when took preventive action and did knee surgery on her. The first surgery was a failure. Her legs were so deformed that it did not take and a specialist was called in. He said they were the worst he had ever seen. But the second surgery was a success, and Penny is once again up and running at the speed of sound.

My Chihuahua Maltese mix is the kindest, sweetest, most caring dog you can ever have.

Malchi's are Number One!!!