Adopt A Maltese

30 available Malteses near you

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Pelucha

Maltese

Female, 1 yr 2 mos

los angeles, CA

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

Maltese

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

Valley Glen, CA

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

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 12 yrs 2 mos

Van Nuys, CA

Color
Brindle
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with dogs
Needs special attention
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Tali

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos

Santa Monica, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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CHARCOAL

Maltese

Male, 1 yr

Van Nuys, CA

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Popsicle

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 12 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Mistletoe

Maltese Chihuahua

Female, 3 mos

Los Angeles, CA

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with 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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Pumpkin

Maltese Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 mos

Sun Valley, CA

Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Charlie

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, young

Reseda, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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GIGI

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 1 yr

Los Angeles, CA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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ARROW

Maltese

Male, 2 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

Color
White - with Gray or Silver
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Pumpkin

Maltese Cairn Terrier

Male, 3 mos

Los Angeles, 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.