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.
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Penny
American Pit Bull Terrier Mutt
Female, adult
Westerville, OH
Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Lucky
Mutt Labrador Retriever
Male, adult
Westerville, OH
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
Barry
Shih Tzu Bichon Frise
Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Westerville, OH
Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Henry and Raaz
Rottweiler
Male, adult
Westerville, OH
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Pudge
Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)
Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Westerville, OH
Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Woody
Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)
Male, adult
Westerville, OH
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Reacher
Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)
Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Westerville, OH
Color
Brindle
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Pepper Jack
Greyhound Coonhound (Unknown Type)
Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Westerville, OH
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Gamera
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Columbus, OH
Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Roxie
Boxer Doberman Pinscher
Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Columbus, OH
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Beckham
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female, 1 yr
Columbus, OH
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Kiva
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female, 7 yrs 9 mos
Columbus, OH
Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Adopting a Maltese
Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Maltese - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.
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.
Maltese fun facts
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