Hi I am a canadian living in MA now. Any maltese owners out there or teacup sized animals. I have two maltese dogs. Tamme is a 7.3 lb female and is 1 yr old. Jacquot is a 9 month old 4 lb healthy ball of fur. They are the joy of my life and are great for the empty nest syndrome. (my daughter has been away at school the past 4 years and has now left for Naval boot camp). I would show you a pic of my little fur balls but I do not know how. I am pretty new at dog ownership I was a cat person all my life so your help and support will be a blessing.