This is Raisa during her favoriate time of the year. Anytime the emperature is below 0, she is happy. Her hair is incredibly thick like carpet, and she has not had a bath since the day I brought her home on June 3, 2000. As the AKC breed standard states, Mals are a very clean and odorless dog, and it is so true. However, the breed standard also says Mals are a non-barking dog. This is so NOT true! She very much lets me know when she wants an extra treat or double the attention! She is affectionaly known is "sweet pea" because she is very shy.