Originally posted by LadysMom+Mar 15 2005, 08:48 AM-->
@Mar 14 2005, 01:09 PM
I got Jonas from Nedra in October. She is a wonderful woman and a caring breeder. She takes great care of her dogs. You couldn't go wrong with her.
I know that it is far away from you, but I got Quincy from Cindy Guarino at Silkess Maltese. She is in North Carolina, Quincy is absolutely gorgeous, (in my opinion!), with the best temperment, and grew larger at 8 pounds. I was in her home when I went to pick up Quincy, and she has all these elderly "ladies" running underfoot with Pampers on, they were in their teens, and one little doll was 16! They were all so cute, and you could tell they were greatly loved.
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I live in North Carolina and know about Silkness Maltese. I'm glad to know that gorgeous Quincy came from there.
Hopefully I won't be looking for another Maltese for a long, long time, but I know Cindy often has retired females available. I am such a believer in adopting adult animals that I think this would be the way I would go in the future. Although I believe in rescue, I know that most of the Maltese that come into rescue are probably from pet shops, puppy mills and backyard breeders as reputable breeders take their dogs back. Getting an adult from a reputable show breeder seems much safer.
Knowing what I do now about all the genetic diseases this breed is prone to, I don't think I would be brave enough to adopt another poorly bred Maltese after what I have been through with Lady. It's not just about the money, although that has been significant, but the potential for heartbreak. Lady will be ten this year which is a huge accomplishment (or miracle!) because of all her health problems, but living with a chronically ill dog is a roller coaster ride emotionally.
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Just an FYI, Marj.... Rhapsody and Divine also have retirees available from time to time.
And yes you are right about the emotional rollar coaster when having a chronically ill dog. I had that with my first Maltese, Rosebud, as many of you know, and I was in a constant state of anxiety about her. Having a forum like this, though, would have helped me immensely!!