From the April 3,1944 animal feature - “CITY DOGS—Deprived of wide open spaces, they are just as pleased and healthy as country dogs and live years longer.” This image was featured with the following caption: “Pooch, or the mixed Maltese wire-haired terrier belongs to Thalia Sabanieeva,former opera singer.” A portrait of “Pooch” was also featured on the cover of this issue. (Nina Leen—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) #wildLIFEwednesday #Maltese #dogsofinstagram
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