Finding a puppy will take time. If you are sure of the breed you need to find a good breeder so start meeting breeders. Learn the breeders criteria for health, temperment and size. You should be able to make a connection as this breeder will be your source of knowledge about your dog (breed) for many years. They have the health history of your dogs pedigree. Many health issues can be ruled out with your breeder's knowledge and this can save worry, time and money. Once you find the breeder you can ask about puppies. Be prepared to pay more and expect to wait for a puppy from a good breeder. No matter how professional their busness is they do not always have puppies. Most of my puppies are placed by referals from vets, owners and other breeders. Breeding with respect takes dedication. It is true some registries are older and possibly better than others, but the quality of your pet depends much more on the individual breeder. Our dogs are AKC and UKC registered. All of our dogs are carefully selected for their health, disposition, and beauty. To protect the health of the parents and their puppies we feed excellent quality holistic fresh non GMO food and probiotics. We work very hard to insure that your puppy is the best representative of its breed and that it will live a long and healthy life. WE NEVER USE CAGES! ! All our babies are loved as pets until they go to their new homes. This insures that they are well socialized in a private home setting, that they are confident, and that they will easily transition to their new homes. We never sell our puppies to pet shops or puppy brokers in person or on the web. Call or text 617-959-1233 or email for litter info and current puppies. Our adult dogs are between 3 and 7 pounds - your pup will be a true toy size. Currently taking deposits for puppies.Text 617-959-1233. We have re-homes upon request

        Purchasing from pet shops and puppymills only perpetuates suffering.  
Break the cycle and do some good.
Please educate yourself about breeders. Add your next furry family member the right way. If you buy a dog from a "bad breeder" you are worse than the breeder.

Confirm that all of the following are true.

Reputable breeders are more than happy to tell you about their dogs, environment and breeding conditions.

• Puppies for sale are born on the premises - not shipped in.
• Breeder does not sell puppies to wholesalers, brokers, dealers or retail shops.
• Breeder lives with the dogs, loves and cares for them personaly.
• Breeder insists that the puppies for sale will never be under 8 weeks old.
• Sire and dam of the litter have no known genetic health issues  before the breeding.
• Breeder volunteers information on the health of the relatives of the sire and dam, Breeder offers a guarantee against genetic health problems of at least one year.  References provided upon request.
• Breeder is open about some of the problems some people have with the breed.
• Breeder askes if you plan to breed the dog. 
• Breeder is available as a resource for advice and support for the life of the dog. 
• Breeder promises to take the dog in (not return your money) if you can't keep it, for the life of the dog.
• Breeder provides a contract for your review and goes over it with you. 
• Breeder raises one breed ( Maltese ) of puppies for sale and dogs for sale. It is very difficult for a breeder to be competent in more breeds.
• Breeder is a "Bred With Heart" member in good standing with the AKC.
• Breeder's primary concern is finding a good home for the puppy.
• Breeder asks you lots of questions about your lifestyle, family, experience with dogs and other pets, and asks why you are looking for a dog for sale. 
• Breeder is happy to answer all your questions and make you feel comfortable asking for advice.
• Breeder acknowledges to you that she is familiar with the Breeders.NET Code of Ethics and has agreed to be bound by its standard of behavior.

Link to the AKC: www.marketplace.akc.org/Susan-Trethaway-28157   

       We only breed a few litters a year. We work with our mothers to care for all our babies in a loving home. Most of the important weeks for socializing  are from 2 - 13 weeks and do to the size of Maltese this means the care they receive while with their breeder is very important. No matter the size or breed the new wisdom recommended by animal behaviorists is to have the puppy stay with the mother and litter mates  until at least 10 weeks. This insures nursing ends naturally and the pups have a safe environment to explore and learn in until they are homed. Your pups starts exploring the baby room by 4 weeks of age and he/she finds toys and interesting places to go and many new people to visit. With all they are doing and playing with they are not board or trapped in a cage with their mother and litter mates ( even worse taken away from their mothers too young ). The best pets come from home breeders. 

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