Our puppies are small to type and are bred from championship bloodlines. Mitzimist Chloe is currently being shown in Western Australia and she is doing very well in the Show Ring.  They have pretty "baby doll" faces with solid, compact bodies and conform to the standards set out by the Qld Canine Control Council regulatory body.

We have been members of this association for almost 18 years and breed selectively in an effort to improve the health and quality of this beautiful breed.

We live in Southeast Queensland close to the sea in a lovely home with a cool tropical garden where our Maltese can run, play and go for walks along the sea front.  

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We do not support back yard breeding and/or puppy farming.

We are asked by many people how they would know if a breeder is a "Puppy Farmer" or "Back Yard Breeder" even though they are registered breeders with the Australian Kennel Club.

FIRST: I believe it is important for prospective new puppy buyers to request a visit to the breeder's home to view both parents of the puppy, any other dogs they may have and the environment in which the Maltese live. If this is not possible, gain as much information about the breeder as you can.  

1. Do they always have puppies available for sale and advertise regularly in the newspaper?  Do they sell puppies to Pet Shops?

2. Do they keep a health record of the puppy from birth and make sure their puppies are appropriately vaccinated and wormed before  letting them go to new homes? Do they supply new owners with "Information Sheets" on the care of a new puppy? 

3. Are there any genetic health problems in their blood lines?  Has the puppy been vaccinated?. At what age do they allow the puppies to go to new homes? Puppies need to stay with the breeder for at least 8-10 weeks to ensure they are in good health, socialised and paper trained. Are they prepared to give you the name of their treating vet? Would they mind if you contacted their vet?  

4. Do they keep the new owner updated on the progress of the puppy up until it is time for the buyer to take ownership?

SECOND:  Take note of the questions asked by the breeder when you are making enquiries about purchasing a new puppy. Do they ask you the following questions:

1.  Do you plan to breed with or show a puppy in the future? Do you plan to take the puppy to "Puppy Pre-school" for socialising and training? Is you home suitably secure to keep a Maltese puppy safe?

2.   May I ask about  your home and family situation regarding work and children? If you have children, how old are they?

3.    Do you have the financial means to take good care of a puppy?  Maltese live a long life and require a great deal of love, care and attention . They require regular ongoing health maintenance, a good diet,  yearly booster injections and vet care. Like humans, they grow old and require special care.

4. Why are you interested in purchasing a Maltese? Is it a birthday present for your child or a surprise present for a friend or family member? Do you live alone and/or have your children grown up and you want a puppy as a companion?

5.  Do you have any other animals? Maltese are a toy breed...They are not a "toy" to be purchased on impulse and then tossed aside when the novelty wears off or the training and caring for the puppy becomes a chore.

6.  Have you researched the Maltese breed? Purchasing a baby Maltese is a life time commitment. Maltese become family members and need to be treated as such.

Reputable breeders love and care  about their precious babies and need to be assured that their puppies are going to the most suitable home possible.  Puppy farmers just breed and sell their puppies...it is a business for them. It is just as important to research the breeder as it is to research the Maltese breed.

Some breeders and prospective buyers may object to these questions. At the same time, I believe committed Maltese lovers and reputable breeders would encourage these questions and requests.  Reputable breeders want the best home possible for their puppies and genuine prospective owners want happy, healthy, well socialised puppies who will live a long life whether they are sold as show or pet  quality puppies.  I recommend people genuinely interested in purchasing a Maltese puppy take the time to do the research.