Grey Maltipom - Katie Belle

by Jeannie W.
(Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA)

My grey Maltipom Katie is my best friend in the world! My husband wasn't really excited about getting a dog. As soon as he saw Katie, he agreed we could have her and he really liked her. He only got to know Katie for three days because on May 2, 2009, he passed away. God knew what was going to happen and I know that's why He let me have Katie. He knew I'd need her. She has been the greatest comfort in the world.

She is a beautiful Malti-pom with silky grey hair. I keep it cut in the summer but she's cute either way! She weighs about 10 lbs. She's a very relaxed dog but likes to play every evening. She get's so excited about chasing her toy that she will just take off in a running frenzy for no reason!

She sleeps snuggled up against my back every night. Then in the morning, sometimes she will act like she's still asleep so I won't bother her! ha! Other times she gets up all excited and runs to go outside. She will pause every few seconds to make sure I'm right behind her. Sometimes she looks like she is smiling but other times, she looks sad. Her face is very expressive.

My Maltese Pomeranian can always tell if I'm going somewhere. If I ask her if she wants to go bye-bye, she gets all excited and stands on her back legs like she is begging...otherwise, she goes to this area I have "fenced" off for her to stay when I'm gone.

She can do a lot of tricks but we still have a problem understanding what going "potty" means. She thinks it means running around the parameter of our back yard like a show dog... but barking loud as if to protect us. She is so funny! I love her so much and am not sure how I would make it without her!