Hi White Palace, can I check if you're still breeding Maltese pups?

Hi everyone, I hope to get some help from you experienced Maltese owners here

I just placed a booking fee for a Maltese pup that's only 3 weeks old. There were 3 pups to choose from - one pure white, one white with very light brown on its head and ears, and one white with obvious light brown on the head, ears and patches on the body.

Of course, the one with most brown was the lowest priced one and thus I booked it. Now I'm just wondering about the possibility that the brown fur will turn white as it grows old? Or should I pay more to change to the puppy with whiter fur?

The puppies come with MKA cert so I doubt they're mixed...

Thanks for all your help!

daisypooh: Thanks for sharing! I saw some pics of your touffy... his brown is much lighter than the one I booked... and it still doesn't change to white? Anyway after reading what you said I called the breeder to change to the pup with lighter brown patches... the breeder said it's not 100% guarantee it'll all turn white but previous similar pups he sold did

saingau: Collecting the puppy when it's 6 weeks old. I actually asked the breeder if I could leave it with its mum till 7 or 8 weeks, but he said cannot...

Overall I'm abit worried about the pup altho it looked healthy but this breeder breeds many kinds of dogs all staying together. I wish I could get one from a more reputable breeder but their price is usually way too high

Paying RM1500. Other breeders I've asked have quoted me RM2500 - RM3500 or more. Is this considered a reasonable price? I'm starting to re-think my decision...


True! Articles I've read all lead me to believe that pure bred Maltese should be fully white. I however love those born with brown ears like Autumn... they're adorable! The one I saw... almost her whole head was brown, so I was wondering if it's common


Best for me not to mention names here in case any misunderstandings happen This breeder seems like a nice person altho he breeds for money...


I guess those are truly good breeders. Many I've visited almost 'forced' me to take the pup at 2 months. I got my current dog (poodle/terrier) at 3 months and it turned out ok


A fan is fine. My poodle/terrier mix has REALLY thick fur (ppl call him a rug!) and he's ok without fan on cooler days and with fan on hotter days, but that's cos he sleeps on tiles, which are more cooling. The towel should be ok, altho he might find it a little too warm to cuddle with. You can tell if he pushes it to one side...