Her veterinary visits, deworming, and vaccinations due through twelve weeks are complete, with puppy shots begun around 6–8 weeks. Her paperwork should include parental kneecap and heart screening results and her own recommended serum bile-acid testing information to help assess liver health. Her next care includes combination boosters every 2–4 weeks through at least sixteen weeks, completion of her two-dose leptospirosis series, and veterinary guidance on rabies vaccination, parasite prevention, and small, frequent meals. Her typical adult size is under 7 pounds and approximately 7–9 inches at the shoulder, with a usual lifespan of 12–15 years.
Female Unnamed Pup
Pup Breed
Maltese, Black/White
Their Story
Every evening, her breeder practices a few gentle leash steps with her down the hallway. The twelve-week-old puppy looks up proudly whenever she gets it right, delighted by the praise. Those lessons were meant to prepare her for walks with a family, but nobody has come forward. With space becoming limited, her breeder is contacting rescues and asking shelters difficult questions—including whether she could ever face euthanization if a placement fell through. After tonight’s practice, her breeder hangs the little leash back on its hook. She has learned something new again, and there is still no family to tell. A small deposit secures your next steps to meet and save her life today.
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Pup Personality
She likes games with a little back-and-forth, especially when a soft toy travels between two familiar people. At twelve weeks, she’s sociable and eager to participate, with a playful streak that makes her bounce sideways when she gets excited. Short lessons hold her attention, and familiar routines help her settle comfortably between bursts of fun.
PupPath Secures Every Step of the Way...
PupPath Mission
I was also once looking for a dog
I wasn't just looking for an Otterhound puppy. I wanted to save one. I dreamed of giving him a warm home, a loving family, and the second chance he deserved. But I had no idea where to start. I spent countless hours searching hundreds of listings, calling shelters, and contacting breeders. Nothing. Not a single Otterhound pup.
Frustrated, I gave up searching for a while. Weeks later, I came across a post about an Otterhound puppy desperately needing a home. This was him. The puppy I'd been searching for. I rushed to the shelter, only to hear words I'll never forget. "I'm sorry. He's already been euthanized." My heart sank.
He could have had a home, a family, and a lifetime of love. If only I'd found him sooner. That's when I realized countless other dogs were facing the same heartbreaking possibility. I couldn't save him. But maybe I could help save others. That's why I created PupPath.
PupPath was made for potential dog owners to not make the mistakes I made, a way for them to find exactly what their looking for including
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Find the Breed You Love and Exactly Where to Look, PupPath helps you locate specific breeds, new litters, and shelter pups by showing you where to look, how to find trusted breeders and rescues, and how to check availability near you or beyond your area.
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Find the Puppy You Love, Without Overpaying, PupPath helps you find and compare prices from breeders, shelters, and rescue organizations, understand what a fair price looks like, and identify overpriced listings so you can find the best option without overpaying.
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Know whether to buy Your Dream Puppy or Save a Life? PupPath breaks down the differences between breeders and shelters, comparing costs, health considerations, and adoption requirements so you know what to expect and can choose the right option for you.
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Avoid Fake Listings and Lost Deposits, PupPath shows how to spot fake listings, verify breeders and puppy details, and check payment and deposit policies before sending money, helping you avoid scams and protect your money.
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You also receive a PupPath for the pup you chose just seconds after putting down your deposit. No guessing what comes next, no being left hanging, just a clear path forward.
And most importantly PupPath secures your next steps knowing that 100% of your deposit goes to opening the door to meeting the puppy you chose and beginning your journey toward bringing them home.
Maltese Puppy Stories
Once a man collapsed on a secluded trail, his Maltese pup ran toward the distant voices of other walkers. It barked, circled, and repeatedly looked back until they followed it to its owner, who was lying hidden beside the path, unable to call for help. Rescuers reached him in time, and when he finally woke up in the hospital, his first question was whether his dog was safe. At their reunion, the Maltese pup rested its head in his hands, and through tears the man whispered, “You went looking for help when I couldn’t even ask.” The Maltese pup is ready to protect you but it needs your protection first.
Within days of coming home, a Maltese puppy had become his owner’s constant companion and the children’s inseparable playmate. Whenever an argument grew loud, he would appear with his favorite toy, nudging a hand until someone paused to look at him. Those gentle interruptions became the family’s reminder to soften their voices, sit together, and listen instead of speaking over each other. One evening, watching his children cuddle beside their new Maltese friend, their father whispered, “You’ve only just arrived, and you’re already helping us take better care of each other.” The Maltese Puppy is ready to take care of you, but it needs you to take care of it first.
After an accident left his owner struggling to walk, a Maltese puppy began matching every slow step, pausing whenever the man needed to rest. Throughout the long recovery, it waited beside his owner’s chair and followed him from room to room, settling wherever they could remain close. When the children called the pup outside, it enjoyed their games, then hurried back to check on the person resting indoors. On the day they finally reached their old walking spot again, his owner sat down and held the Maltese pup, overwhelmed by the friend who had made every difficult step feel less lonely. A Maltese pup is waiting for you.
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