[duffysmom]

The mi ki looks like my Maltese Duffydog. Maltese do not have fur either, they have soft silky hair and are mellow and very loving. Unfortunately a lot of purebreds like Duffy come with serious health issues. Duffy is adorable looking but unfortunately his life has been full of pain and suffering because his well known breeder bred for looks and passed on fatal liver problems. He has brought joy to our lives beyond measure but if we ever get another dog it will be a rescue; there are so many beautiful dogs out there looking for homes.
Today I read an article about 150 dogs that were rescued from puppy mills being shipped to NYC to be placed up for adoption. They spent their entire lives locked up in tiny cages and bred continuously. Selling dogs is a big and dirty business.