Yorkie Maltese Mix Puppy - Darla

by Ashleigh
(Birmingham, Alabama)

Little Darla playing outside in the fantastic February weather! It was like 65 degrees in Alabama, something she was definitely not used to in Missouri.

I've had little Yorkie Maltese mix puppy Darla now for 5 weeks. I found her on an internet site and flew to go pick her up and bring her home. I was a little apprehensive about buying a dog on the internet, but so far she has been great company.

Even in just those short 5 weeks she thinks she owns the place. I also have a 125 pound Black Lab who just ignores her. Darla wouldn't think twice about going head to head with him, any chance she gets she's "like bring it on Buddy!" (which actually is his name. haha) But aside from the slight denial over her size, she is the sweetest and funniest little dog I've ever owned. She is amazingly intelligent.

She has never had an accident in her crate and will go directly to a puppy pad (if ones available) otherwise she chooses the carpet over the tile floor! haha but we are working on that. She loves to cuddle and give kisses, she will sleep right next to my head if I'm laying on the couch. She loves to play fetch, but hates car rides.

Her attitude is 100% Yorkie... very stubborn, but she has the devotion of a Maltese. If I leave the room whether she's alone or being held by someone else, she will be very attentive and watch the door that I left from until I come back. She doesn't cry or make a fuss, but just watches patiently.

In just these short 5 weeks I can tell we have a fantastic bond that will last many years to come.