Storybook Maltese
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Thank You for Your Interest in Our Storybook Puppies!
We sincerely appreciate your time in completing our New Owner Questionnaire and your interest in welcoming a Storybook Maltese puppy into your home.
How Our Puppies Are Reserved
Our breeding program is purpose-driven—we do not breed just to produce pets. Instead, we carefully plan each litter with the intention of keeping select puppies for our own show program. Only those we do not keep are made available to exceptional homes, ensuring they become cherished companions for the right families.
Because we produce limited litters, demand often exceeds availability. Choosing the best home for each puppy is our top priority, as they deserve nothing but the absolute best. While many applicants would provide loving homes, we seek the perfect fit for each puppy and their unique needs.
Placement Considerations
We prioritize homes where someone is home most of the day, ensuring the puppy won’t be left alone for extended periods.
Due to their tiny size, we are cautious about placing our puppies in homes with small children or large dogs.
We give preference to experienced Maltese owners or those familiar with the care required for delicate toy breeds.
Families seeking a Maltese as a service dog (e.g., for diabetes or epilepsy) receive special consideration.
Reserving a Puppy
When a puppy becomes available, there are often multiple families interested. Placement is determined by:
✅ Signed spay/neuter agreement
✅ Deposit received (Deposits are non-refundable, except at the sole discretion of the breeder.)
To be fair to all applicants, we cannot hold a puppy without a deposit. In the past, we have turned away wonderful families based on verbal commitments, only to have applicants back out without notice—resulting in missed opportunities for others.
🔹 Deposit Payment Methods: Our preferred methods are PayPal or Venmo. Deposit details will be provided once the spay/neuter agreement is sent.
Choosing Your Puppy
🐾 We always retain 1st pick.
After that, choices are made in order of received deposits (1st deposit = 1st pick, 2nd deposit = 2nd pick, and so forth). Once a second commitment is in place, we will ask those ahead in line to make their decision promptly.
Health & Home Environment
Our home is a safe haven for both our family and our puppies. Since the emergence of COVID-19, we have restricted in-person visits to protect my husband, who has congestive heart failure, as well as our vulnerable puppies.
Rest assured, this means your puppy is being raised in a clean, sterile environment, free from:
🚫 Worms
🚫 Fleas
🚫 Contagious illnesses
Each puppy comes with a health guarantee and will arrive freshly bathed and free of mats.
Spay/Neuter Policy
All of our puppies are sold as pets only and are required to be spayed/neutered at the appropriate age. This is not only for their long-term health (reducing cancer risks) but also to protect our unique lineage and prevent our bloodlines from ever falling into the hands of puppy mills.
❗ Exception: On rare occasions, we place puppies in show homes. If you are interested in a show prospect, please call us at (816)548-9800 to discuss this option. A completed Championship would be required before breeding.
Common Questions
🔹 How big will my puppy get?
While we do our best to estimate size based on lineage and past litters, size is never guaranteed. We’ve seen the largest pup in a litter mature at just 4 lbs and the smallest one reach 7 lbs—nature has its surprises! Instead, we focus on what we can control: health, temperament, and quality.
🔹 When can my puppy come home?
Puppies leave between 10-14 weeks old, depending on their readiness. They must be:
✅ Fully weaned
✅ Eating solid food for at least two weeks
✅ Emotionally and physically prepared for the transition
🔹 How does my puppy get to me?
Pickup: We can meet at a convenient location.
Flying In? We’ll greet you at the airport.
Puppy Nanny: A trusted Puppy Nanny can fly with your puppy and deliver them to your nearest airport. This service is not included in the puppy price and must be arranged in advance. Fees are negotiated directly with the Puppy Nanny, who will provide photo updates and communication throughout the journey.
Staying Connected
With over 1,000 families hoping for a Storybook Puppy, availability can be limited—especially for females. The best way to increase your chances is to:
✅ Stay in touch – Reach out periodically so we know you’re still interested.
✅ Watch our Nursery Page – We post updates on upcoming litters.
✅ Consider the Deposit Waiting List – Those who have committed to a Storybook Puppy with a deposit receive priority placement over “wait and see” applicants.
Final Thoughts
We take great care in placing our puppies with the best possible families. It’s not about “first come, first served.” Instead, we thoughtfully match each puppy with a home where they will receive love, attention, and lifelong care.
Thank you again for your interest in a Storybook Maltese Puppy! We appreciate your patience and understanding as we carefully select the best possible homes for our little angels.
📩 If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! We look forward to welcoming you into our Storybook family.
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