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Daisy Mae

Maltese Shih Tzu

Female, 11 yrs 1 mo

Plain City, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Interested in two small fluffy senior dogs? Meet Daisy Mae and her 'sister' Bessie Boo our maltese/shih tzu mixes. They lost the only home they've ever known when their owner passed away and are looking for a new retirement home where they can stay together. We dont know if they are actually sisters but they are both 11 years old. Daisy Mae is the motherly one of the pair and is the smaller one at a little over 9 lbs. She watches over Bessie and will not sleep or eat without her Bessie Boo. Both are very quiet and we havent heard daisy bark yet. Perfect for apartments or condo with shared walls! They have been used to living with a woman, but have no problems with getting attention from men. They have been around older children but not toddlers. Daisy loves being a lap baby and enjoys stretching out on the back of the couch like a cat. Larger dogs scare her but she is fine with small dogs and pays no mind to the vets cat. If you tell her go potty she will go outside with you. These two have a very special bond and have touched our hearts. We really want to keep them together, so if you have room for two tiny quiet girls, apply at www.caninecollective.org.
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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.