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Maltese puppies and dogs in Orange, California

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These Maltese are available in Orange, California.
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Nick

Maltese Toy Poodle

Male, Adult
Irvine, CA
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,
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Meet Nick!   Nick is a 3-year-old Maltese/Poodle mix weighing a perfect 9 pounds. This little guy is as adorable as they come and has a heart just as big. Nick truly loves everyone he meets and is always happy to make new friends. Sweet, affectionate, and easy to love, he’s the kind of dog who will happily be by your side wherever you go. If you’re looking for a friendly, lovable companion, Nick could be your perfect match!     For a complete list of our pets and photos please visit our website fochp.org  January 5, 2026, 10:43 pm

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Or, how about these Maltese in cities near Orange, California

These Maltese are available for adoption close to Orange, California.
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Rocky Road

Maltese

Male, Puppy
tustin, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
No out of state adoptions will be considered , Northern California will be accepted either. Orange County ONLY- Certain parts of South County will be accepted. NO LA area - NO LA county at all -- certain areas might be exception depends where potential adopter is actually located. Foster to adopt only- NO exceptions Must be willing to drive to TUSTIN we do in house vaccines DHPP, boredella and microchip. Rabies and spay / neuter will be at our license vets office in Orange County. No exceptions with using your vet while your under contract at all. Once pup is adopted to the potential adopter they may use there vets office at that time. Puppy criteria / description MUST have another pup in the home under 4 years old under 20 pounds has to be living in the home currently. Anyone who fits this criteria - and interested in adopting a little boy or girl they will be go to their forever homes at 8 weeks- once there old enough to leave mom.

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vanilla

Maltese

Male, Puppy
tustin, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
No out of state adoptions will be considered , Northern California will be accepted either. Orange County ONLY- Certain parts of South County will be accepted. NO LA area - NO LA county at all -- certain areas might be exception depends where potential adopter is actually located. Foster to adopt only- NO exceptions Must be willing to drive to TUSTIN we do in house vaccines DHPP, boredella and microchip. Rabies and spay / neuter will be at our license vets office in Orange County. No exceptions with using your vet while your under contract at all. Once pup is adopted to the potential adopter they may use there vets office at that time. Puppy criteria / description MUST have another pup in the home under 4 years old under 20 pounds has to be living in the home currently. Anyone who fits this criteria - and interested in adopting a little boy or girl they will be go to their forever homes at 8 weeks- once there old enough to leave mom.

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Toby

Maltese Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 8 mos
tustin, CA
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
No out of state adoptions will be accepted, Northern California will not be considered at all. Prefer Orange County. Los Angeles - Long Beach will be acceptable. These pups are 3 months old coming from place where they had tons of accident litters --- there was litter of 6 - 2 have been spoken for - 4 left in the litter - These puppies are super sweet lots energy - they are currently seeking there forever home who has another dog in home currently for them to play with, Puppy criteria -- Must Have another dog in the home who is between ages of 1-4 years old - under 20 pounds- will not allow any of our puppies to go into a home by themselves. anyone interested in the please send us app -- https://www.girlsofdogrescue.net/initial-application1.html

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Milo

Maltese

Male, Puppy
Santa Ana, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Milo just needs a new LOVING HOME. Milo is the sweetest puppy. He loves his toys and loves cuddles. He is all caught up on his vaccines. Milo already got his first grooming as well, he loves his baths at home. Milo still eats kibble, eats every 5 hours. Currently Milo is a in home puppy but he loves his car rides. Crate trained,Sleeps through the night I can answer any other questions you may have.

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Nick

Maltese Toy Poodle

Male, Adult
Irvine, CA
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
Meet Nick!   Nick is a 3-year-old Maltese/Poodle mix weighing a perfect 9 pounds. This little guy is as adorable as they come and has a heart just as big. Nick truly loves everyone he meets and is always happy to make new friends. Sweet, affectionate, and easy to love, he’s the kind of dog who will happily be by your side wherever you go. If you’re looking for a friendly, lovable companion, Nick could be your perfect match!     For a complete list of our pets and photos please visit our website fochp.org  January 5, 2026, 10:43 pm

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Cooper #458

Maltese

Male, Senior
Placentia, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please visit our website www.bichonrescueoc.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.

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These pups are in Orange, California too!

Below are our newest added Maltese available for adoption in Orange, California. To see more adoptable Maltese in Orange, California, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Dorothy

Bichon Frise Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Irvine, CA
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
Meet this adorable 6-year-old Bichon/Poodle/Maltese mix, weighing just 11 pounds. She may take a minute to warm up, but once she does, she becomes your sweet and loyal little shadow. She has the most adorable little underbite, and she truly smiles. Friendly, gentle, and full of love, she’s ready to find her forever home and become someone’s new best friend   For a complete list of our pets and photos please visit our website fochp.org  December 24, 2025, 10:56 pm

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Maltese shelters & rescues in Orange, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Maltese puppies in Orange, California. Browse these Maltese rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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3.8 miles

Girls of Dog Rescue

13141 Laburnum Dr., tustin, CA 92780

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

4.3 miles

Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets

foster homes, THIS IS NOT A SHELTER, Irvine, CA 92865

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescue

7.6 miles

Bichon Rescue of Orange County

Placentia, CA 92871

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

7.8 miles

Poochmatch

Santa Ana, CA 92704

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

11.2 miles

Lovebugs Rescue

Irvine, CA 92603

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

11.6 miles

A Bridge Home Rescue

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

11.6 miles

Mutts in Need

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

11.7 miles

A Home 4 Ever

427 17 th st, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

12.2 miles

Muttly Crew Inc.

Lake Forest, CA 92630

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

15.8 miles

Frenchie N Friends Rescue / Save A Bow Wow

Whittier, CA 90603

Pet Types: dogs

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Maltese basics

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Where do Malteses come from? How many types of Malteses are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Maltese.

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