More: He is a Maltichon with a very cool backstory, as he is somewhat of a rescue. We lost our Maltese to cancer in 2017, sat on fence about getting another dog. We still had the Miniature Dachshund. I needed to get her license renewed at the vet’s. I was delayed that day. I’m in line, notice this guy, ask elderly lady if I could pet him. We start bonding, then she asks me “do you want him?” She proceeds to tell me that he’s very sick and her husband has Alzheimer’s, she can’t take care of the dog. After talking with my wife and the vet, he’s been our dog for over 2 years. He has lymphangiectasia, restricted and special diet keeps it under control.