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Teacup Maltese
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I don’t know how many times people
have asked me if my Maltese are “teacup”, “toy”,
“miniature”, or “standard” Maltese.
I have tried to explain to them that
there is only one classification for Maltese.
They are under the toy group but are
listed only as Maltese.
This is what your papers will show
whether they are from the AKC, UKC, or CKC. The breed standard for Maltese states that the weight must not exceed seven pounds with four to six pounds preferred. This is the only statement made as to size of the Maltese, so whether it grows to be seven pounds or one pound the dog is just a wonderful, beautiful Maltese. When you call breeders that are advertising “teacup Maltese” you will find that the sizes are always different. Some will sell them as 2 to 3 pounds, others anything under 5, some even larger, but there is no standard guideline for them to follow. The reason for this type of advertisement can only be to try to convince people to buy their "teacup” over another breeders “standard” Maltese, they have not researched and studied the breed that they are trying to sell, or they just don't care. It is understood by most breeders and buyers that the smaller dogs sell for a higher price, but this can be done without giving a false impression to the buyer. The breeder can simply notify the buyer of the estimated weight of the dog as an adult and the price they want for the puppy. The point is they are all just Maltese. |
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