Male Maltese Westie Mix - Wallie

by Karen carter
(Australia)

My male Maltese Westie mix Wallie has lots of energy and loves to play. He is very loyal and is fiercley protective of his territory and his family/pack. I don't think he realizes he is a dog, but thinks he is a short human. He is fussy when it comes to food. He is not a dog that will sit on someones lap, but prefers to snuggle up next to them on a chair. He loves to sleep on our bed with us, and insists on putting his head on a pillow and taking up the whole bed. How he does this for a little dog on a queen size bed is quite amazing,and leaves me clutching the edge of the bed so I don't fall out. He likes to go for a joy ride in the car and is very inquisitive. He likes to chase birds, and often he will sneak up on them and catch them. My Westie Maltese mix likes the beach but only tolerates a bath. Being groomed is the one thing he hates, trimming his fur and nails is usually a 2 day experience.