On that he and the domestic pet to sit at home. But if you have such a charming lapdog like Assia Akhat, she will not want to leave her and nowhere.
Three in One When we got this cute guy, Labrador May already lived in the house, says the violinist. - Rather, he lived in a booth, and his house was simply let in during the day. But the eldest son dreamed of a Maltese lapdog. It turned out that a friend of the husband had a dog, and we were given this tiny miracle. Among all breeds of small dogs the Maltese lapdog is considered the most intelligent, has the strongest health and is very accommodating. There are those who bark all the time, ours - no, only if there is a serious reason.
A pet was named Pontikom. Why is that? First, before that I had two cats with the same name. Secondly, it is profitable, "three in one": Panteleimon, Pantelei and simply Pontic.
The first year he lived with his eldest son in London, where he studied. But to carry a doggie to and fro, when Daniel came home on vacation, it was very difficult. In Great Britain, for transportation of pets, serious requirements. It is necessary to make out a lot of documents, dogs are transported in a special compartment and only by British airlines, and they are given to their owners four hours after arrival - in a special clarifier for animals. And it's all worth it. So it was decided that the lapdog remains in Kiev.
Perfect man First time the pet missed Dana. But eventually I realized that with me he would not be worse. In London, he was left alone for the whole day. When Danya left the house, Pontik was sitting in the window and his sad look accompanied him. In the same position, his son found him, returning. At us he one does not remain one - we do not suppose, that because of it upset. Especially at home there is always someone.
However, soon we will have a long separation - on February 28 I'm leaving for America, where I have 24 concerts planned, and I will return only on March 13. But not for long. The next day I go on a tour of the six largest cities of Ukraine. How the Pontic will survive the separation, I do not represent.
Usually, when I fly away, he misses so much that he does not eat a couple of days. Sometimes I come back, but he turns away and pretends that I am not, or lies down on the floor, stretches his neck like a swan, and looks at the distance in pictures. It means that he is very offended. There's nothing for him to take offense in this life. So that he does not feel abandoned, used to practice "communication" on skype.
I thought, Pontica will calm it, he will think that I'm near. Nothing like this! It turned out all the way around. The dog was very nervous, seeing me, her anguish intensified. I do not do this anymore. In order not to injure the lapdog, at home even my name is not called.
When I'm around, Pontick sees me as a wife. Jealous of others, angry if I'm talking on the phone or pick up the violin. Then he starts scratching his paws to put everything aside and paid attention to him.
Otherwise, this is a very patient boy. Recently it was found out, that at it in a cholic bubble the bile has accumulated, and the doctor has registered tablets. Pontic silently took them - he strongly disliked, but withstood this execution. By the way, the problem with gallstones arose because of the fact that he loves cheese, and I did not refuse him in this whim..
Our lap-dog has strange tastes: more than meat, loves fresh and pickled cucumbers, as well as sweet fruit. But I try not to abuse it, so that there is no harm. In general, Pontika, like my husband, does not have a food cult - it may eat, or it may not eat. Just the perfect man (laughs).
Viewers barking is prohibited In case Ponticu wants to play, he has a lot of toys. But that's interesting: all these bright fashionable things he prefers some rubber misunderstanding, old and unattractive, - something like a little animal, on which a roller.
Of course, the Pontic has his own wardrobe. In the summer I try not to wear it - he does not like it very much. But in winter, in the cold, it is necessary. But no mink fur coats (yes, people even buy such dogs!) - this is already a bust. And leashes-collars in rhinestones he does not have. But a couple of embroideries are available - I saw them by accident, and they really liked me. And our pet in them is just handsome.
I like when a dog looks like a toy. Therefore, our long-haired wonder has to be cut once in a couple of months. After walking my paws to him, and sometimes completely bathe - then I put the Pontic in the sink and water with soft trickles from the shower.
One of the undoubted advantages of the Maltese lap dog is its small size. Pontic weighs only 2 kilograms, so you can take it anywhere with you. He was already at the play in the theater of. Franco, in the National Opera listened to "Carmen". Sits quietly in his bag, and the ticket-keepers have no idea that I'm not alone (laughs). Just do not think that I'm some kind of abnormal - I'm specially dragging an animal to the Opera House.
It was a spontaneous march to the play, the pet did not have time to bring home and decided to take it with him. The ticket I had on the balcony of the second floor, next to the empty chair, and I planted Pontica there.
From the outside looked ridiculous. He practically slept all the time. I woke up only from the sounds of the timpani, from the crescendo - I jumped up and hypnotized the orchestra pit with a glance, as if trying to understand what was happening in it.
I was very stressed at such moments - I was afraid that he would bark. But the Pontiac calmed down and switched off again. So now I know: in case there are no people willing to join me in the theater, I already have a gentleman.