Originally Posted by
nativetexan
also check with your City's animal control if you want to use a particular breeder. see if they have had any complaints about them. and ask for references of other customers of the breeder. good luck.
Also see if the local shelters ever get any Maltese or see if your state has a Maltese rescue. I had a Maltese many years ago & he was the doggiest dog I ever owned! He was very sweet & was good with the kids but he loved to roll in the mud (so much for that beautiful white coat) & run with the big dogs.