more than one Maltese

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more than one Maltese
by Kathy Sharpe
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more than one Maltese I have an 11 month old male named Wickett. My husband suprised me with the statement "I want Wickett to have a playmate". Advise would be helpful on the pros & cons and also on the "how to's" Thanks!!

DISCUSSION:

Can I have your hubby? (just kidding) My hubby won't let me have another Malt .... yet. I am still working on him. He thinks one dog is enough. Says who? I'd say GO FOR IT!!!!!!! You lucky woman!
Felicia & Cubbie

Two maltese are double the fun, double the work, but double the love.
Vickie - Juskind/NY

I've had 2 maltese for 10 years and have loved every minute of it. I wouldn't have I any other way. In fact, we just got an 8 month old shih-tzu last September and they're all having a great time together. If you can do it, go for it!
JP

Kathy, I agree with Vickie, two maltese are double the fun, double the work and expense, but double the love. It took me 3 years to convince my husband that we need a friend for Munchkin. You are so lucky. Have a great day!
Zeyneb

Had to add my 2 cents worth. I adopted my second Maltese last June. I have two females and I adore both of them; however, they are not crazy about each other and sometimes get into terrible spats. Both are extremely possessive and jealous although I try hard to show no favoritism and show equal attention to both. I wish there was a way to get them to like each other better.
Gaeti