Maltese Miniature Dachshund Cross - Lulu

by Joy Villanueva
(Wpg, MB Canada)

LULU - Maltese Miniature Dachshund Cross

I first fell in love with a friend's Maltese and another friend of mine had a Miniature Dachshund whom I absolutely adored. I went to the breeders where my friend got her Maltese. I really wanted a girl but they were asking way too much. After all, at the time I was a student nurse. Anyway, I was about to leave and the breeder said "I have 4 other puppies--1 girl & 3 boys... they are a Maltese mix... actually made by accident. The Maltese (dad) got to my daughter's miniature weiner dog (mom)!" And the rest is history! Lulu was just 5 weeks old when I met her and fit into the palm of my hand. I came back for her when she turned 7 weeks (after first shots and deworming).

Our Maltese Miniature Dachshund cross Lulu is now 3 1/2 years old exactly today (Born Feb 3/06)! She weighs just under 5lbs. She is the first dog I have ever owned. She is very smart and was easy to train on those blue pads and now goes outside. She learned basic commands very quickly and loves to play fetch. She likes tummy rubs, cuddles and gives lots of kisses. She loves camping, swimming,car rides and of course riding in bags! She is a great traveler and has traveled on the plane with me to different parts of Canada (including Vancouver and Calgary) and has traveled across the border by car to North Dakota and Minneapolis,USA!! She is well socialized with children (no problems with my two boys) and other animals. Although she would rather play with cats because they're her size. She is sometimes shy and timid at first and can get anxious if I leave her for too long. She never chewed on furniture as a puppy and she is not a digger. She barks a lot if the doorbell rings or if someone knocks at the door. She is the most perfect dog for me and my family!! We love her to pieces and everyone who meets her falls in love with her too!!