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Question: I've heard males hump and mark their territory and females are a better choice for a pet. Is this true?
Answer: Not true. If males are neutered at the proper time, they should not mark their territory any more than females. My females can be just as territorial as the males as well as humping. Males are what I like to call my "Velcro dogs" They lay in my lap and will basically do anything just for my love. My females are more likely to lay by my lap instead of in my lap and are more motivated to do something for a reward such as a treat. I describe the males as in love with me versus just loving me.

Question: I've heard Maltese are hard to train. Is this true?
Answer: I think a lot of the training stems from how the puppies are raised and the environment they came from. My dogs are potty pad trained. Their puppies who are born in our bedroom, learn to use the potty pads around 4 weeks old and leave my home very well started (most people who have taken one of my babies, tell me they are completely trained when they get them) on their potty training. I am meticulously clean and keep their areas very tidy with fresh bedding, clean filtered water, premium puppy food and lots of love! They are handled from day one and used to being groomed on a grooming table, baths, brushing, toenail clipping, different noises such as the vacuum running (I love to clean LOL!) and training and manners from staying with their mothers until 12 weeks old.

Question:  I would like to breed my Maltese that I get from you. Is this a possibility?
Answer: The simple answer is NO. My puppies will have a strict spay/neuter contract.

Question: I would like a "teacup" Maltese. Do you have any?
Answer: Maltese are a toy breed dog. The standard calls for them to weigh under 7 pounds, with 4-6 being the preferred weight. Teacup is not a real word and is generally used by breeders who are not reputable.

Question: I would really like to get my Maltese puppy at 8 weeks old. Do you really need to keep them until 12 weeks old?
Answer:  My puppies don't leave me until AT LEAST 12 weeks of age, longer if needed. Around 8 weeks, when my puppies start to eat solid food more "exclusively" they can go through a very scary thing called Hypoglycemia, which means low blood sugar. I monitor them very carefully. They also stay with their mother until about 10-12 weeks old and learn a lot from mom, like manners such as no biting and going potty on the potty pad.

Question: Do all Maltese have tear staining?
Answer: Many different factors can attribute to tear staining such as poor diet (low quality dog food), water source, environment and I do believe genetics plays a role in this as well. We feel very fortunate for the fact that none of our dogs have any tear staining and most of the puppies that leave here have minimal to no tear staining.

Question: How often do I need to groom my Maltese?
Answer: Typically, I bathe my Maltese every 7-14 days. If you are interested in keeping your Maltese in a puppy cut (under 2 " hair) then you will need to get your Maltese groomed every 4-8 weeks. Your Maltese needs to be brushed every day to prevent matting. The shorter the coat length, the easier and quicker this task becomes.

Question: Are Maltese a good pet for a family with young children?
Answer: The Maltese are not an ideal dog for families with small children, not for the children's sake, but for the dog's sake to be honest. These dogs are very patient, and while sturdy for their small stature, these are still fragile little dogs weighing in at under seven pounds at maturity. While it's hard to put an age limit (as each child is unique), I tend to try and place my babies with families with children over the age of 6 years old.




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