I currently have a 6 year old English Bulldog and a 2.5 year old daughter. My brother wants to buy me a Maltese as a gift but my husband says it's a mistake. He does not want to deal with the responsibility and everything else that comes with it.. Totally doggyfused.. HELP!!!!!!!
2006-09-16 09:25:31 · 6 answers · asked by doggyfused 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'd be more worried about interaction between the Bulldog and the Maltese, rather than your daughter and the Maltese. The Bulldog could potentially harm the Maltese by simply trying to play with it. I've seen a Yellow Lab pick up a Maltese in its mouth because it thought it was a plaything. So, it could end up being a stressful thing...
2006-09-16 10:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by milomax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A maltese is not a good choice to have with a young child. Small dogs tend to be fragile and nippy when startled. There's certainly no problem with having two dogs, or with getting a maltese once your child is 8 or so, but 2.5 is too young to have a small fragile dog.
I'd recommend a medium or large breed dog if you want a second.
2006-09-16 17:03:20 · answer #2 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that one dog is enough, especially if you have a young daughter. When she gets older and more independent, maybe, but for now two dogs and a little kid is going to be a lot of work. Especially if you get a puppy.
2006-09-16 16:30:40 · answer #3 · answered by Puma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a Maltese Falcon!!!
2006-09-16 16:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by trinitybelwoodspark 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lease to your husband if he don't want it don't get it.all it well do is make him mad , Do you think he is saying you have a hand full with the other dog and your daughter?
2006-09-16 16:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by david o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!YES!YES! they are sooooooooooo cute and fluffy and lovable but its your choice not mine. ...........honestly i would get one....... ;)
2006-09-16 16:32:35 · answer #6 · answered by Cassidy R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋