Thursday, July 9, 2015

Tips On Choosing Healthy Maltese Puppies

By Olive Pate


A Maltese is a small breed of dog that includes an average lifespan of 20 years and requires a balanced approach to care to ensure that the healthiest puppies are raised. Before selecting Maltese puppies, it is important to implement a fair amount of research for the best possible selection. One should not purchase a pup that is fraught with health problems and behavioral issues and can protect against such matters with an investigation into the breed.

When you are ready to buy a Maltese puppy, it is important to contact breeders with reputability and registration. This includes a licensing number and registration with a kennel club that includes adherence to ethical breeding practices and an investment into the maintenance of the breed standard. The pups are expensive because of the time and money invested in veterinary examinations, genetic testing, socialization, and similar health measures.

There are many unsuspecting buyers who are scammed by sellers looking to profit from breeding practices rather than maintain healthy standards. Purchasing from such breeders often includes poorly socialized puppies, numerous health problems as the pet grows older and exorbitant pricing that you are paying fro a dog that is not purely bred. Exercise precaution when a breeder asks for a deposit binding you to an agreement and without the option of a full refund.

Before buying a Maltese, it is necessary to remain aware of what to look for in both the seller and the puppies. Learn how to identify healthy pups that are well bred including a curious nature, moist noses, and soft coats free from parasites, odors, and dry patches. Purchasing online requires a thorough investigation into updated images of both the puppies and the breeding pair to ensure that well balanced pets are sought.

Implementing research can protect against making multiple deposits and without the option of a guarantee or a refund. One may deposit funds and not hear from a specific seller only to leave you without having received the puppy or any type of contract. One must remain aware of puppy mills and should not purchase from a pet shop where pets are often neglected and not bred according to healthy standards.

The seller should provide a contract and ensure that the pups have been examined by a veterinarian including the correct vaccinations. The completion of genetic tests and results can aid in detecting Maltese that meet with specified breeding standards. The puppies must be at least 10 weeks of age and should not include the selection of pets that are 6 weeks because of physical and developmental problems.

Genetic disorders must be examined and one must ask a reputable breeder a number of questions to ensure that the breeder is knowledgeable of these canines. A seller must offer structured guidelines that will provide a detailed breakdown on the care of puppies with focus on sterilization practices at the correct age. A large number of reputable sellers will require that a buyer remain on a waiting list for a litter.

Maltese pups must be chosen according to health standards and proof of genetic assessments. Registered breeders can offer medical certification and ensure that well adjusted puppies are provided to meet with its new owners. With the appropriate knowledge, it is possible to select pets that will best fit within the home environment.




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