These babies are HOME-RAISED, health guaranteed, and vet checked! Mom and dad are our family pets, they are not kennel dogs. Unlike other breeders, I crate train my puppies for you and I get them used to being a part of a family. I get them used to baths, nail trims, brushing, and a good routine for bedtime. These puppies are not from two random maltese dogs put together...this is YEARS of me looking for the best quality and best temperament to produce these wonderful companions. Not only will they have the most lovable personalities, but they'll be absolutely stunning due to the quality in their bloodlines. They have many AKC champions on mom and dad's side! If groomed properly, they'll be as beautiful as the ones you see at the AKC shows! :) Even if you do not ever put them in dog shows, you will have a maltese that is bred to the correct AKC standard from someone who is very passionate about only breeding the best quality so that you get the most beautiful dog possible.