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About Maltese

These regal little pups have an air of royalty, and are totally devoted to their families and companions. Indeed, they are known throughout the world as some of the best companion dogs you could ask for.

Hypoallergenic 7/10
Intelligence 8/10
Loyalty 7/10
Fun-Loving 10/10
Adaptability 7/10
Obedience8/10
Apartment Friendly 9/10
Activity Level 6/10

Devoted and Loyal

The Maltese is a tiny pooch, but they remain devoted and loyal to their owners much like a larger dog would.

Absolutely Adorable

Maltese puppies seem to glide across the floor beneath their silky coat, and have been a royal favorite for centuries.

People-Loving

While Maltese dogs are reserved around strangers, they are sublimely affectionate with their families.

Incredibly Intelligent

The Maltese is one of the more intelligent toy breeds, and is always eager to please his or her owner with new tricks.

Great for Small Homes

With relatively low exercise needs, a minimally shedding coat and a small build, the Maltese is well-suited to apartment life.

Perfectly Portable

These tiny dogs easily stay under 10 pounds, and make the perfect travel companion on adventures big and small.

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Our 3 Part Mission

The happiness of our customers, our breeders, and your puppy is the foundation of everything we do.

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Connect responsible, ethical breeders with responsible, ethical buyers. Our mission is to take the uncertainty and headache out of finding the perfect puppy.

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Help owners keep their puppies happy and healthy throughout the dog's entire life by sourcing and creating the best products, services, and learning materials.

Accelerate...

Accelerate the elimination of puppy mills by empowering humane breeders and exposing those with inhumane operations. We want to be part of the solution.

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5 Star Breeders

We only work with Maltese breeders who pass our 47 breeder standards. Here are a few of them...

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Vintage Pups

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Puppy Place

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PuppySpot

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Ralphs Puppies

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BigBoys

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PuppyTime

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Top Line Pups

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About Uptown Approved Breeders

No puppy mills. No scams. We thoroughly vet all breeders based on our 47 Breeder Standards. When you find a puppy at Uptown, you're not just getting a dog--you're getting peace of mind that your new best friend is coming from an experienced, ethical breeder who loves dogs just as much as you do.

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Questions & Answers

Questions about Maltese puppies for sale in San Jose CA? We have answers.

Give me an overview of Maltese puppies for sale in San Jose CA.

If you head to Google and type in “Maltese puppies for sale in San Jose” or “San Jose Maltese for sale”, you’ll find a bunch of sites that invest heavily in marketing in order to appear at the top of the list. We do things differently, focusing on breeder quality, rather than putting all our energy into marketing. We independently review breeders and businesses to help you find your pup from an ethical, honest seller.

What are puppy mills?

Maltese San Jose puppy mills breed these dogs in huge quantities, forcing dogs to produce litter after litter, and often selling them on for next to nothing in order to make way for the next batch. Puppy mills are badly-regulated, with very low standards of ethics and animal welfare, so lots of mill pups tend to suffer from undiagnosed medical conditions and social problems that can take a lot of money to fix.

What should I expect from a Maltese pup?

The Maltese breed is famed for its regal nature and heritage, but in reality, a typical San Jose Maltese puppy for sale is a very friendly, cuddle-loving sort of dog. These pups are highly intelligent, easy to train, and great for families. They can learn all kinds of things with ease and they love to be with their favorite people as much as possible.

What are the origins of the Maltese breed?

Back in the early days of this breed, you wouldn't be able to find any Maltese puppies San Jose, as these dogs could only be found in Europe, to begin with. They're believed to have originated somewhere around the Mediterranean region, perhaps in Malta or Italy, slowly spreading around Europe and becoming popular with high-standing people like aristocrats and nobles.

Are Maltese puppies low-shedding or hypoallergenic?

Looking for a low-shedding dog that won't make a mess or inflame your allergies? Well, a San Jose Maltese for sale could be a fine choice. Since Maltese dogs don't have the usual undercoat found in many other breeds, they don't shed a lot at all. A Maltese for sale in San Jose can even be recommended to allergy sufferers, and this breed is often on the list of best dogs to get if you have dog allergies.

Are Maltese puppies easy to train?

If you don't have much experience with training dogs and want to find an easygoing pup that can learn new things quite quickly, we can certainly recommend a Maltese for sale San Jose. These dogs are surprisingly intelligent and love to please their owners, so they respond pretty well to training in general and can learn basic things like house-training very swiftly.

What kind of different Maltese puppies are there?

There used to be a few different coat colors of Maltese, but nowadays, San Jose Maltese puppies for sale are only found with white coats. However, when choosing a Maltese pup from Maltese breeders in San Jose, you can opt for a few different sizes. There are regular-sized Maltese, which can reach a height of about 9”, as well as teacup Maltese, which are much smaller.

Are Malteses a good choice for apartments?

They sure are! Maltese for sale San Jose can be an absolutely terrific choice for those living in places like condos and apartments, for a variety of reasons. For starters, they're super small, so won't take up much room, and they're also very low-energy dogs that don't need too much exercise, aside from a simple daily walk and a bit of playtime.

What if there are no local breeders with Maltese pups?

If you can find any Maltese puppies for sale San Jose in your local area, there's no need to worry. The featured businesses and breeders of Uptown have a whole lot of experience when it comes to making arrangements for out-of-state buyers. So even if your perfect pup is too far away to drive, you can speak with the breeder to organize a flight and pick up your new furry friend from a local airport.

How do you evaluate Maltese breeders?

All through the year, we receive applications from Maltese breeders San Jose hoping to join the Uptown family, but we don't simply approve them straight away. We're fully committed to only working with the finest breeders and dog-loving businesses with Maltese for sale in San Jose. Because of this, we take the time to screen each and every applicant, evaluating them all based on several key factors like animal welfare, professionalism, experience, and more.

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