| Maltese are very popular dogs and according to the | | | | Local dog clubs is another great resource for you |
| latest American Kennel Club statistics they rank | | | | because these people can probably provide you with |
| number 20 in terms of popularity in America out of | | | | many local breeders in your area and they can even |
| over 156 dog breeds. So you should not have any | | | | tell you which ones produce quality puppies. If having a |
| trouble finding a Maltese breeder, but you might have | | | | show quality Maltese dog is important to you, you can |
| troubles finding a quality one. | | | | also ask breeders if any of the dogs they have sold |
| Before you spend hundreds and sometimes even | | | | recently have won any awards. |
| thousands of dollars on a purebred puppy you need to | | | | One of the most important things that you can do to |
| make sure that you're buying a quality animal. One of | | | | protect yourself when buying a new puppy is to have |
| the best ways to go about doing this is to ask | | | | a veterinarian examine the puppy within 72 hours of |
| prospective breeders for references. | | | | purchase. Most contracts written by breeders allow |
| References from people who have recently bought | | | | people to have a veterinary exam done within 72 |
| puppies from them is one of the best ways to find a | | | | hours of purchase, and if there is a problem with the |
| quality breeder. Another way to find out who is | | | | puppy you can be allowed to return it for an |
| responsible Maltese breeder is to ask local dog clubs in | | | | exchange. |
| your area for their recommendations. | | | | |