Rescued Malticon - Fonzie

by Buffy Wells
(Bellingham, WA)

Fonzie is a rescued Maltichon dog from LA county. Ginger Luke of Ginger's Death Row Dogs in Seattle, WA, found him in a high kill pound, and he was thin and hair was matted. She goes down to LA on a regular basis, and flies her picks up to Seattle, puts them in foster homes, and posts the dogs on the inet. I found Fonzie on her website by accident! I got him June 2010. He is about 5-6 years old. He's all white, with a little bit of super light apricot on one ear and on his back.

This is the most wonderful dog I have ever seen. Someone put a lot of effort into his training. He is housebroken, NEVER barks, is loving, affectionate, patient, and all around perfect doggie. My Maltichon loves other dogs, children, and anyone that will pet him. He was leash trained, I just can't believe how FORTUNATE I am to have found him!

I do heat his food up in the microwave, so he's a little bit spoiled. He sleeps with me on top of the bed, and while he does snore a little bit, otherwise I never know he's there. Sometimes he cuddles up with me. He loves to have his tummy rubbed, I call it Tummy Time. When we got out for walks, and it's raining, I use the hair dryer to dry his head and parts that are showing. I always use a waterproof coat for him to wear in the rain. If it's really cold, I put on a sweater, and coat. He LOVES to sniff, and investigate. He'll chase deer, bunnies, squirrels, etc. He especially likes to chase deer.

Fonzie sleeps a lot. I don't think his former owner played with him, he doesn't know what to do with a ball or other toys that I have tried. His teeth also appeared to be ignored, as I have had to have several pulled, due to their condition. So Maltichon owners, make sure you brush your puppy's teeth every day. You'll be glad you did. They need lots of affection, and will reward your efforts.