Maltese Puppies for Sale in CA

Finding Maltese puppies for sale in CA is a pretty easy task. A Maltese is a tiny breed of dog that comes from the central Mediterranean area. Finding teacup Maltese puppies for sale may be a bit harder because whereas these are popular dogs and need to sell quickly, they are prone to serious health issues. Teacup dogs are about 4 to 7 pounds and do not get any bigger. Teacup dogs are often known to be born early and therefore carry risks for heart failure, behavioral issues and dental problems.

When you are looking for Maltese puppies for sale in California, be sure to look for AKC Maltese for sale. This stands for American Kennel Club.  The Maltese breed has been recognized since 1954. The American Kennel Club certified the Maltese breed in 1888. Maltese puppies have very unique characteristics including rounded skulls with a button nose and eyes that are both black in color. If they are not outside a lot, however, you may notice that the dog’s nose can turn pink or light brown in color. This mostly occurs in winter and therefore is referred to as a winter nose.

The Maltese hair is long and soft and is pure white in color, although some may be cream-colored or pale ivory. The Maltese breed have hair and not fur. This makes them shed less and is a great choice for people who have pet allergies. Maltese are cuddly, love attention and are extremely playful. They are very active inside the house and like to be enclosed, so they do well with small backyards. Maltese puppies need a lot of attention since they suffer from separation anxiety.