Where can I find a Maltese puppy?

The easiest way to adopt a Maltese would be through a rescue that specializes in Malteses. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt-a-Pet.com. The search will show you all the available Malteses in your area.

What is the cheapest price for a Maltese puppy?

You can expect to pay around $1,200 for a pet-quality dog. However, you may find some as cheap as $600 and some as expensive as $3,000. While breeders are often more expensive, there is a reason for the higher price. Breeders are very experienced in their breed.

How much does a baby Maltese cost?

The average cost of a Maltese puppy will be anywhere between $600 to $4,000. Premium quality Maltese puppies cost $10,000 and up! This is the initial cost, but all subsequent years come with new expenses. You should expect to spend $1,500 to $3,000 for the first year and $1,000 to $2,000 for each subsequent year.

How do I find a trusted dog breeder?

Get a referral. You can find responsible breeders by asking for referrals from your veterinarian or trusted friends, by contacting local breed clubs or visiting professional dog shows.

Do Maltese dogs bark a lot?

Because they have a long history as companion dogs, Maltese require a lot of human attention and suffer from separation anxiety. If left alone for hours each day, they can bark and become destructive.

Is PuppySpot a reputable company?

Dwayne from PuppySpot maintains that the site is a vetted, no-cost service for breeders. Only families buying puppies pay the site. The company (previously known as Purebred Breeders) also had so many complaints from buyers on sites ranging from the Better Business Bureau to Yelp that I’d advise sellers to stay away.

Are Maltese dogs hard to train?

The Maltese is one of the easiest toy breeds to train. With praise and treats, these dogs pick up on commands very easily.

How can you tell if a breeder is bad?

How to Recognize a Bad Dog Breeder

1. Lack of knowledge about the breed.
2. Ignorance or denial of genetic defects.
3. No involvement in dog sports.
4. Not letting you observe the litter, meet the mother or other dogs, or see where the puppies were raised.
5. No documentation.

How do you tell if a breeder is a puppy mill?

If local, the seller/breeder refuses to show potential customers the place where animals are being bred and kept. The seller/breeder doesn’t ask lots of questions. If you can click and pay for a puppy without screening, it’s probably a puppy mill. The seller/breeder makes no commitment to you or the puppy.

Are Maltese easy to potty train?

While small toy breeds like the Maltese can be trained to go potty indoors, and your pup may well indeed need to use pee-pads while you are away, outdoor training is often the most successful. The essence of housebreaking is that the dog will pee and poo in a specific area, not just go when on leash.