Yet Another Breed Suggestion Needed

[MalteseLuna]

Thank you all very much - I have been diligently handing on all the suggestions and at this stage they are keen to learn more about Tibbies and Maltese.

I think the CKCS are a little bigger than they wanted and also the ones she has met have been surprisingly active (certainly as teens anyway!)

What sort of price range should they be looking at for a pet puppy from a good breeder please? Are Maltese generally more laid-back or more active - I think I remember seeing an amazing Maltes3e on Greatest American Dog - am I right?

Mine is quite low energy (i.e. spends most of the day sleeping) but she does like to go out for walks and play. That said she is tiny (2.5 kg) so she does tend to exercise herself in my backyard (and chasing our cat - playing). Of course it depends on the dog but a good breeder should be able to match the couple with a puppy of the right temperament. I asked for a lower energy puppy (not that the breed is high energy) because I lived in an apartment

I think that I paid ~$700 for Luna and I think you can get a good quality Maltese from a registered breeder from ~$600-$1200.

I've never had an issue with barking - all dogs bark - but if you encourage them to be quiet then it's not a problem. The main thing is training - if you let a puppy bark (as many small dog owners do) then the dog will bark (alot). I discouraged Luna from barking, praised her for being quiet and have never had an issue with barking. Most maltese that I have met aren't terribly yappy either

They are a very smart breed, with a calm, loving, sweet and playful personality. They are the perfect size (for me) at ~2-3.5 KG.

Mine just took herself to bed

They are my heart breed - will always have a Maltse. My partner (who wasn't hugely into dogs before) agrees - Luna/Maltese are awesome!