I agree. If the breeder didn't bother to vaccinate the puppies, I wouldn't bother getting a puppy from him.

Yes, I would be quite concerned. I fact, I would dissmiss the idea of those puppies. Firstly because they are meant to leave their mother at 7 - 9 weeks of ago. If left longer, you don't have the opportunity to get her used to your home, and the things you will do for her as an adult. You won't be able to bond with her as well as if she was 8 weeks old.They are already through their socialization age also, which diminishes at about 12 weeks. Secondly, a puppy is already supposed to be through all their vaccinations by that age.

No, not normally.

It's normal.

You may also select the Minature Schnauzer as another option.

Hello, I thought I'd help answer your question with my own experience. I personally have bad allergies (pollen, dust, cats, dogs, etc.) I have had those allergies since I was a child and haven't outgrown them. There would be no way of knowing for sure (realistically) if your son will outgrow them or not. I used to have a Maltese and didn't SEEM to react. I did get sniffley at night, but there were cats that lived upstairs... My dog never gave me any rashes. I could travel in the car no problem. I could put him in my jacket no problem. But that is just me we are talking about and not your son. He would have to spend time with one to really find out. But then agian, ideally Maltese should only be handled by adults and older children... You might want to consider waiting until he is older, Maltese are not normally recommended for small children due to their small size. Sorry if that dissapoints you. The concern is that a young child could pick up the dog and drop it. Or wrestle, or try to ride the dog etc.. I'm sure you would be supervising but it would save you a lot of headache if you didn't have to constantly worry about that. And mistakes can happen in a flash of an eye. Hope this has helped. Poodles are another breed that some people with allergies can handle. They do come in 3 sizes (toy, Miniature, and Standard) That might be something to consider if you decide you need a sturdier dog.

I have a teacup Maltese that weighed in at 1.8ounces and got her vaccinated. At 2 pounds she is going in for the remainder of her shots. Maltese typically weigh between 6-8 pounds teacups weigh 3-5 pounds so your dog sounds about the right weight.

Maltese are very sensitive to the sun so if you had your maltese in the sun he/she may have been sun burned as a result the dark spots on the skin. That will not go away try pet sunscreen as to not harm the skin and sunburn. If it is not sunburn then yes a trip to the vet maybe needed.

Your maltese is agressive for a reason maybe neglect maybe abuse. He is also getting used to the adjustment of a new home etc. I would not recommend adopting another dog as of yet even though maltese are known to love other animals you are dealing with a rescue pet who may feel resentment and not loved with the new pet. Just a suggestion to give the maltese lots of love attention and a waiting period before you add another loved one to the family.

Maltese bark a lot, but if its an issue for you I just taught my maltese to bark on command with "speak". Then when I want him quiet I use the "hush" command. Food treats help when they quiet too.

My maltese barks often as well. I think its a typical maltese behavior. Mine will bark at anything and everything!!

Probably fleas and she's having an allergic reaction to it.

You need to teach him that you are the boss and the boss says stop. I would suggest you contact a certified trainer and take some classes. Don't go to someone that does it for you. What you're looking for is someone who will teach you to communicate with your dog.

Six weeks old, she should still be eating from her mother. Get some of the puppy type milk from the Pet store. You can also get something called Nutra-cal this will supplement what she's not eating; it's in a tube and you squeeze about a table spoon out for her to eat. Another option is getting soft food, while vets don't recommend a complete diet of soft food, it's more appealing to maltese, at least until she starts to get the desire to eat. My maltese is 4 months old and it took him a few days to eat when I first brought him into my home at 8 weeks. My Maltese's sister died at 9 weeks and neither was dewormed. I took Puddles immediately to the vet once I picked him up and it was found that he was innudated with hook worms. He had very little energy and a little appetite. You should really bring her to the vet, it could be some type of worms that have her feeling lythargic and lazy. I really recommend that if she hasn't been dewormed yet.

theyre probabbly thicks my dog had that 2 just buy thick shampoo to get rid of them

Most likely these are black-heads. Nothing to worry about.

please do NOT use angles eyes, it is an antibiotic and does more harm then good. i use pro-biotics such as new chapter plant based pro-biotics for colon support. this one is especially good for animals and keeps there skin and immune system healthy. took two weeks before results of 1/2 capsule every morning mixed in her raw food by natures variety, and now everyone comments on how bright her eyes are. it keeps away the orange staining from there paws and ears too. everyone and their pets should be on pro-biotics everyday for optimal health.

Angel Eyes is absolutely wonderful! It is added to food, more in the beginning then tapering off after several months. In the end we now only have to add it a few times per week. Shop around, prices can be competitive.

There is nothing wrong with keeping them clipped if you are not planning on showing them. We keep ours cut short most of the year, but allow them to grow out some in the winter for warmth.

I also am thinking of getting a Maltese I first saw a Maltese from girlfriends neighbor and explained that I would love a dog but I have a servere allergrie. She then told me that they are great dogs to have for people who have allergies and I have found that out to be true. Now to answer your question she had her dog cut in what she said was a PUPPY CUT the hair on the dog was short and it looked really good. I also like the hair shorter so when I do get the dog I will be getting that cut. Let me know what happens.

They are small, Height:8-9 in. Weight: 4-7 pounds.

they can grow from 12 inch to 40 small cm

Athletes foot cream may help his ears because the inflamation can cause the ears to remain moist all the time and fungus could develop

When it clears up, clip and/or pluck the hairs short from the ears butt and feet.

hi! i am a vet from hudersfield and the dogs i have delt with in this situatiion they was alergic to flowers and trees, if you have any flowers or trees in your garden that will be the problem. if your situation gets any worser go to the nearest vet to you they will deal with the problem! GOOD LUCK!!!!!