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Bandit
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About Bandit
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This is Bandit!! He is a happy go lucky little Malshi (Shih Tzu/Maltese) male . He has a lush coat that will not shed and easy to manage with little grooming required. Bandit comes current on vaccinations, de-wormed and has been to his first Vet exam, checking out A-OK with no health issues. A copy of his vet exam report card may be txt to you upon request. He has a calm nature about him so he will make a great little lap dog. He is started on potty training and does use a small doggy door in our kitchen area. Bandit comes current on vaccinations, de-wormed and has been in for his vet exam checking out A-OK with no health issues. You may see all our available puppies on our web site, DakotaCountryKennels.com All our puppies do come with a 2yr Health Guarantee so you may purchase with confidence. Just let us know if you have any questions on Bandit or if you would like to make him a new member of your family! We guarantee you will love him! Thank You Brett and Laura.
Coat Colors:
Black
Medium Brown
White
Coat Pattern:
Brindle
Why I stand out
Vaccinated
Vaccinated
Veterinary exam
Veterinary exam
Health guarantee
Health guarantee
Health certificate
Health certificate
About The Seller
Dakota Country Kennels
Member for
18 years
Licenses
USDA not required
State not required
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Mal Shi Puppies
About Mal Shi Puppies
What makes Mal Shis special?
The Mal-Shi is a cross between a Maltese and a Shih Tzu. This hybrid originated in the United States. It is also known by Shih-tese, Shihtese and Malti Tzu. The Maltese is a small, fearless and very playful dog with a long, white silky coat that is hypoallergenic (very low shed cycle). Maltese do very well with other animals, but are often leery of strangers. The Shih Tzu is a medium sized and more sturdy breed with a double coat that is very people focused and literally thrives on attention and affection. The combination of these two breeds produce a cute, sturdy, intelligent, family focused dog with a slow shed cycle. Full-grown, they typically weigh 6-12 pounds and stand 10-10 inches tall.
Are Mal Shis safe around children?
Mal Shis are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They do well with older children, nearly all animals, and with those of whom they are accustomed. They're not overly vocal and often fearful of strangers, making them a poor candidate for watchdog. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.
How do I keep a Mal Shi physically active?
Mal-Shi are house pets in need of protection from extreme temperatures and they require plenty of exercise and playtime. A brisk twenty minute daily walk may do the trick, but don't neglect to fulfill their never ending desire to run, chew and play. A bored lazy Mal-Shi is likely to become depressed, destructive, disobedient or even worse, missing. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.
Is a Mal Shi a good choice for someone with allergies?
The MalShih coat typically resembles that of a standard Shih Tzu with less, or no, undercoat. Like the standard Shih Tzu, the Mal-Shi does not shed as like most breeds do, but rather lose hair slowly like people. Most owners keep their Mal-Shi in a puppy cut (coat trimmed short) and others groom them daily using the traditional top knot and center part. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Mal Shis are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.
What should first-time owners know about Mal Shis?
Mal Shis are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are fairly easy to train.
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