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.