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A Maltese Settles Into the Sled and Waits for the Ride to Start

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Everything about this Maltese is soft and white, from her silky coat to the snow that dusts the ground around her old wooden sled. She sits upright in the sled, looking off to the side with dark button eyes, her ears falling in long, fine strands. A blue-grey house with a pine wreath sits behind her, along with flowerpots and a worn red scarf tucked on a porch ledge.

Maltese dogs are small, lively companions with long silky hair that needs regular brushing, especially in damp weather when snow can ball up on the fur. They don't have a thick undercoat, so they chill quickly and aren't built for long stays outside. A cold-weather jacket and a short play session are usually better than a long trip. Check their paws after being in snow and rinse off any road salt, which can irritate skin. Little dogs can also be hard to see in a drift, so keep them close and on a leash in an open space.

We'll call her Snowball, though it's hard to tell where the dog ends and the snow begins. She looks quite pleased to be the passenger, waiting for a push. If anyone gives the sled a gentle nudge, she'll probably act like the whole thing was her idea. Winter days like this are best enjoyed in short bursts, with a warm towel and a cozy blanket waiting indoors afterward for a very small, very fluffy passenger.

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