Maltese Papillion Mix - Mickey Dean

by Grace Dean
(San Angelo TX)

Mr Mouse and his mom

I adopted my Maltese Papillion mix dog last January, and he is the tiny and furry love of my life! Abandoned by his previous owners after 6 years, he arrived from the Rescue agency with "abandonment issues", but things improve daily. He is loving and intelligent, and as cute as can be.

He has ivory colored fur that is just a bit coarser than a Maltese, with the occasional dark hair thrown in for accent. He is also a bit leggier than a Maltese. His ears are pure Papillion.... they are long, like bunny ears, and stand straight out from his head like flags, the hair draping gracefully towards the floor. One ear stands up just a tad higher than the other, giving him a charming rakish air.

I have to say that Mickey, or Mr. Mouse as I sometimes call him, is the smartest and best behaved dog I've ever had. He is also the first dog I didn't purchase as a purebred puppy, and I'm so glad I have him! I wouldn't change a thing. I've had two Maltese in my life, and while they were sweet and loving, they were both as dumb as a bowl of mice, and the coat matted like crazy.

Here's to my Maltese Papillion mix Mr. Mouse, may he live a long and happy life!