Adopt A Maltese

47 available Malteses near you

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Shaggy

Maltese

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo

los angeles, CA

Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Milo (Me-Lo) - So Ca

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, adult

Los Angeles, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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JOEY

Maltese

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo

Los Angeles, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Theo

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 yrs

Studio City, CA

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Bentley

Maltese

Male, 7 yrs

Studio City, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Story
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Forest

Maltese Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Male, 7 mos

Santa Monica, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Photo of Forest

Forest

Maltese Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Male, 7 mos

Santa Monica, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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JORDY

Maltese Pomeranian

Male, young

Santa Monica, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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MAXWELL

Maltese Shih Tzu

Male, young

Santa Monica, CA

Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Jesse

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo

Los Angeles, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Bart

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, puppy

Marina Del Ray, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Doongi

Maltese

Male, adult

LA, CA

Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a Maltese

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Maltese - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost to adopt a Maltese is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying a Maltese from a breeder can be much more expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,000-$4,000.

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

Maltese fun facts

Fun Facts:

In the Middle Ages, the Maltese was already popular, so much so, they were imported for European royalty. Their smallness was prized so women could carry them around in their sleeves. Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria were early fans of the Maltese.

Maltese have had many names over the centuries, among them: Spaniel Gentle, Roman Ladies Dog, the Comforter, Melitaie Dog, Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta, Maltese Lion Dog, and Maltese Terrier.

The Romans bred the Maltese for their white coats, a color sacred to the Romans as it was evocative of divinity which the Romans felt was befitting of their pets.

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Maltese Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Maltese types to temperament and health issues to popular Maltese mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.