Maximus as a puppy

by Marda Arkebauer
(Thiensville, WI USA)

I put his adult picture on but you must see how cute he was as a puppy. He's now 3 years old and weighs 5 lbs. He fit in the palm of my hands when we brought him home. We went to purchase a yorkie-poo and this little guy was running around. He was the breeders' "oooops" puppy. We loved him on site and couldn't even think of bringing home a yorkie-poo after seeing him in action. He was the tiniest one there and was ruling the roost. I thought I was the only dog lover that was totally crazy about this breed until I read many of the owners stories below. I can't say enough good things about this shiranian. He's the love of our life.....and we have other pets. He still comes in first place.