Nini is a Happy, timid Maltese. She weighs just 6.7 pounds, so small children or roughhousing would not be good for her. Patience is key to allowing Nini to acclimate to her new family. She will ‘stay’ and allow you to pick her up since she cannot jump or climb into bed or onto the couch. Nini understands that she must go outside and but dislikes the rain (snow unknown). She loves mealtime and shows and sounds off her pleasure for the upcoming feast. That and when I arrive home are the only times Nini will bark. Nini is pure joy, loves life, and, in time I believe, will love affection.