How much does a Maltese dog cost? Market price reference

The Maltese dog originated on the island of Malta, a British territory in the Mediterranean, and has a history of nearly 3000 years. In ancient times, it was deeply cherished by noblewomen for its dignified and elegant bearing. Vivid artistic depictions of the Maltese dog can often be seen in surviving crafts and artworks along the Mediterranean coast. Let us now take a look at how much a Maltese dog costs!

How much does a Maltese dog cost?

Overall, the price of the Maltese dog is fairly ordinary. A non-purebred dog costs about 200 to 700 yuan each, a pet-grade one about 800 to 1000 yuan each, a purebred one about 1000 to 1500 yuan each, and a show dog about 2000 to 50000 yuan each. Moreover, the price of Maltese puppies is relatively higher than that of adult dogs. Home-bred puppies generally cost about 800 to 3000 yuan, kennel puppies generally about 2000 to 100000 yuan, and show-grade dogs generally above 10000. The price of a breeding Maltese dog is generally 1000 to 2000 yuan, and over 3000 yuan for a better one.

Prices of the Maltese dog in different regions

Region Price Region Price Chengdu about 1000 to 2500 yuan Shanghai about 800 to 1500 yuan Beijing about 1000 to 2000 yuan Changchun male dog 800 to 1500 yuan, female dog 1500 to 2000 yuan Kunming about 500 to 1000 yuan Xi'an generally 500 to 1000 yuan, show-grade 4000 to 10000 yuan

Note: Generally speaking, the price of Maltese dogs at kennels in developed cities is higher, while the price in remote areas is lower. This is because different regions have different preferences for pet dogs due to cultural differences, and in addition, the market supply of various pet dogs differs from region to region, which also leads to price differences for pet dogs across regions.

How to select a Maltese dog

1. Check whether the dog's height at the withers is within the normal limit and whether its weight is within the ordinary standard range. Dogs that are too large or too small should not be purchased.

2. Check whether the dog's coat is long and straight, and whether the texture is silky, pure white and glossy. If the hair is too short, too coarse, messy, curly or too thin, it is a defective breed.

3. Check whether the eyes are large and round with a lively expression, and whether the eyes and the skin around them meet the black and dark brown standard. If the color of the eyes and the skin around them is too light, it should not be purchased.

4. Check whether the nose is smooth and dark black; whether the ears are long and close to both sides of the head, with the basic feature of long decorative hair.

5. Check whether there is long hair on the head, whether there are relatively long whiskers around the lips, and whether the incisors meet the requirement of a scissor bite.

6. Check whether the forelimbs meet the requirements of being short and straight, the hindlimbs short and sturdy, the toes round and covered with hair and black in color, and the legs covered with a large amount of long hair.

7. Check whether the body meets the standard of being short, well-proportioned and compact, with a level and straight back and loin. Do not buy an inferior breed with a long body and a sagging loin.

8. For dogs with too light nose color, red rims around the eyes, or curly coats, it is not worth spending money on them.

9. Dogs with eye discharge around the eyes, stains around the anus, random barking, a dejected look, poor appetite, or messy tail hair should generally be regarded as sick dogs.