Female Maltese for sale (SOLD!)

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SpottyPoo

Discussion Starter · Jul 9, 2005

The final decision has been made to sell Lizzie. If anyone knows of a good home for her, please contact me. These are her "specs:"

Female, 10 months old
AKC Registered
Spayed
Microchipped
Up to date on shots
Housetrained
Obedience trained

$750

She will not be shipped.

And please...no bashing/hateful remarks this time. It's a final decision no longer up for discussion. I post here simply because it's a good resource to find her a great home.

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Toby's Mom

· #61 · Jul 20, 2005

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SpottyPoo

Discussion Starter · #62 · Jul 20, 2005

I'm keeping in line with what others are asking for malts in my area. In fact, there are a few people advertising malt puppies for $1,000!!! I think $750 is reasonable considering she's already been spayed, microchipped, obedience trained AND housetrained. (And I AM trying to pass her off!

Seriously, she'd make a great dog for someone who has a lot of time to spend playing with her. I'm just not that person.)

What are everyone's thoughts on the amount I'm charging?? (And please don't start an argument/debate here -- it's a simple question.)

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Toby's Mom

· #63 · Jul 20, 2005

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Ladysmom

· #64 · Jul 20, 2005

I'm glad you put that references are required and wanted serious inquiries only. You want to make sure Lizzie goes to a good home.

The fact that you haven't gotten any takers yet might be the price. As someone who has done a bit with rescue, a 10 month old dog is considered "old" by a lot of people. I know it sounds crazy, since Lizzie is housebroken, spayed UTD on her shots, etc., but most people looking for a dog want a puppy.

I don't know how much you paid for Lizzie, but if it's that ballpark in your area, the people who are reading your ad are also seeing those ads for Maltese puppies for about the same price.

The right person for Lizzie will certainly appreciate the fact that she's over a lot of the puppy issues and spayed. You just may not find that person by advertising in the newspaper. And you may have to adjust your price as people can adopt an adult Maltese from a rescue group for much much less.

Have you spoken to your vet about Lizzie? They often know who is looking for a new dog, a particular breed, someone who has recently lost a beloved pet.

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mee

· #65 · Jul 20, 2005

Originally posted by SpottyPoo@Jul 20 2005, 02:42 PM
I'm keeping in line with what others are asking for malts in my area. In fact, there are a few people advertising malt puppies for $1,000!!! I think $750 is reasonable considering she's already been spayed, microchipped, obedience trained AND housetrained. (And I AM trying to pass her off!

Seriously, she'd make a great dog for someone who has a lot of time to spend playing with her. I'm just not that person.)

What are everyone's thoughts on the amount I'm charging?? (And please don't start an argument/debate here -- it's a simple question.)
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honestly i think $750 is too much for an adult maltese..malt puppies can be charged $1000 depending on the breeder but i wouldnt pay $750 for an adult malt even if it was from a reputable show breeder

Quincymom

· #66 · Jul 20, 2005

If I hadn't taken in my little foundling, Lily, recently I would consider taking Lizzie in a heartbeat. But now I have 3 dogs, and I am one over capacity. (But Lily is staying forever!) Honestly though, she would be perfect for my mom and sister, they have an active, neutered male Maltese, and both want a second dog, just not a puppy. The price though, is a little high for most people for an older dog, I think many think an older dog is less desirable than a puppy, even with the medical care and training Lizzie has had. I said MOST people. The cost is a bit high for me though, cause I would have to escort her cross country to deliver her, on top of the adoption fee. I do hope she has a home soon, she is a dollbaby.
Quincymom

LexiAndNikkisMom

· #67 · Jul 20, 2005

Have you tried putting up flyers in the local vet's offices, groomers, pet stores?

I hope you find a good home for Lizzie!

I also think that people might think $750 is high for an older puppy.

Good Luck! Keep us posted.

Chelsey

· #68 · Jul 20, 2005

If it were me Iwould pay the 700$ I paid 1500 for chelsey as a puppy.

I also paid 600 for my first puppy maltese , no papers only one set of shots.

I would suggest in your add you list :

That she has ,been spayed, microchipped, obedience trained AND housetrained.
Pluse i think you said you will give them the toys and crate at well.

So to me it a good price for a cute puppy.

k/c mom

· #69 · Jul 20, 2005

On one hand I think the price should be high enough to make people think twice ... to make sure they really want her but reasonable enough to not rule out a potential great home.

Someone in my town was selling a 6-month-old male from Petland that they had paid over $1,000 for and he was neutered and they were selling him for $750.

I do agree with the others... most people would rather get a puppy and choose her/him from a litter, etc. I do think a lot of people think of a lower price when getting an almost adult. The thing that really worries me is that the people may not know what they are getting in to and God forbid need to place her elsewhere later, also. I hope you find someone who already has a Malt or had one in the past..... Then chances of the home being final are greatly increased.

I guess this is why people end up placing theirs with a rescue ... because it is hard for an individual to find the right home. (I know you aren't interested in rescue... just an observation.)

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ButterCloudandNoriko

· #70 · Jul 20, 2005

Did you mention why you have to let her go--Because of your condition? That way they know exactly why and wont think anything's wrong with her.

SpottyPoo

Discussion Starter · #71 · Jul 20, 2005

I'm not giving her up because of my health -- she's just not the right dog for me. She needs far more attention than I can give her. And yes, I have stated that in my ad.

This is my ad: http://buyit.charlotte.com/findit/search/r...c&query=maltese (She's the second listing.)

She is a great dog -- tons of personality!! Healthy as a horse!! She's just not the one for me.

k/c mom

· #72 · Jul 20, 2005

Originally posted by SpottyPoo@Jul 20 2005, 07:39 PM
I'm not giving her up because of my health -- she's just not the right dog for me. She needs far more attention than I can give her. And yes, I have stated that in my ad.

This is my ad: http://buyit.charlotte.com/findit/search/r...c&query=maltese (She's the second listing.)

She is a great dog -- tons of personality!! Healthy as a horse!! She's just not the one for me.
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That's a great ad. Is it only online? Do the online listings get a lot of "hits"? Perhaps you should run the ad in the newspaper also ? I assume you have notified vets, groomers, etc.?

msmagnolia

· #73 · Jul 20, 2005

Your price doesn't look out of line for other maltese that are being offered for sale in your paper. Maybe this just isn't a time of the year that people are looking to buy dogs - you know - summer vacation, getting kids back to school and college, etc. I hope that Lizzie finds a forever home really soon.

SpottyPoo

Discussion Starter · #74 · Jul 20, 2005

Yes, I have advertised at my vet and plan on putting up signs at other area vets. Groomers -- now that's a great idea!

The ad is only online at this time. The Charlotte Observer charges an astronomical amount for a classified ad in their newspaper, so I am trying to avoid that at all "costs." lol I think the online version gets a lot of traffic. I used to check it almost every day when I was looking for a malt. In fact, that's how I found Lizzie's breeder. =)

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MalteseJane

· #75 · Jul 21, 2005

Considering that she is spayed and up to date with shots, your price is not unreasonable. It's not as easy as we think to sell a dog. We see those advertisings but don't know if they got any sale out of it. When I bought Alex (the month was July) the breeder said she is letting him go for that price because he was the last in the litter and the sales were slow.
Now if somebody has to travel by plane to get Lizzie, it makes the price go up substantially and a lot of people cannot afford that. So you are limited to sell in your own area.
Personnally I would not mind a 10 months old pup, for me it's still a puppy. If I would not have Alex, I would take her in a heart beat and drive to your place to get her. But Alex will stay an only dog. He does not mind. And I am not willing to afford vet bills for 2 dogs.

Laceys mom

· #76 · Jul 21, 2005

I wish you luck and as I posted way back...you are doing the right thing for both of you. I would love to have another malt, but hubby says 2 cats and 1 dog are enough. Lacey is very high energy also so I know some of the challenges that come with that. I wish you good luck in finding her a home.

miko's mommy

· #77 · Jul 21, 2005

Originally posted by mee+Jul 20 2005, 12:50 PM-->

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@Jul 20 2005, 02:42 PM
I'm keeping in line with what others are asking for malts in my area. In fact, there are a few people advertising malt puppies for $1,000!!! I think $750 is reasonable considering she's already been spayed, microchipped, obedience trained AND housetrained. (And I AM trying to pass her off!

Seriously, she'd make a great dog for someone who has a lot of time to spend playing with her. I'm just not that person.)

What are everyone's thoughts on the amount I'm charging?? (And please don't start an argument/debate here -- it's a simple question.)
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honestly i think $750 is too much for an adult maltese..malt puppies can be charged $1000 depending on the breeder but i wouldnt pay $750 for an adult malt even if it was from a reputable show breeder
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I agree with mee. For me personally, I wouldn't buy a 10 lb, 10 month old pup for $750. We bought our 12 wk old puppy who matured to a 6.5 lb adult for $800. I really don't mean to upset you...but its just my opinion.

saltymalty

· #78 · Jul 21, 2005

I hope what I am about to say comes across in the right tone...I do not intend this to be offensive...My breeder charges around $700 for second placement (those dogs that have been returned to her because the situation just didn't work). She hasn't had one of those dogs in a few years though, so she might be charging more now. From a buyer's perspective if I can go to a well known breeder and get a "returned" dog for $700 I don't think I would purchase one from someone out of the newspaper. Dealing with the breeder I will get a health guarantee and the assurance of the pet's background. If I were to purchase an older pup (not from a known breeder) through an ad in the paper (or on-line) I would not be willing to spend more than $300. I took a lot of time to think about this and in all honesty, I would not be willing to spend $750 for a pup in this situation. BTW, when my breeder does have a "return" (for lack of a better word) she does not refund the owner's money for the full purchase price, but she does give the first owner a portion of the returned pup's new sales price...enough to cover the cost of the spay and other medical tests and shots. She will not cover the costs of illness, injuries, etc.

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Ladysmom

· #79 · Jul 21, 2005

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I agree with mee. For me personally, I wouldn't buy a 10 lb, 10 month old pup for $750. We bought our 12 wk old puppy who matured to a 6.5 lb adult for $800. I really don't mean to upset you...but its just my opinion.

I had forgotten that Lizzie is a bigger Maltese like my Lady. That may be part of the problem, too. I think most people are looking for one within the 4-7 pound standard. I can't believe how often people make comments about how "big" 9 pound Lady is because they expect a Maltese to be super tiny.

A 10 pound 10 month old Maltese will have a lot of trouble competing with an ad for an 8 week old puppy that promises a tiny adult size.

For comparision, here are the current ads for Maltese running in the local Raleigh paper which has to be similar pricewise to Charlotte. I don't think an ad for a 10 month old for $750 would get much response here either.

MALTESE, AKC, males. $600-$800. 252-235-4237
Published online July 5, 06:50 PM

MALTESE PUPS AKC $500-$700 919-778-4428 Goldsboro
Published online July 6, 06:50 PM

MALTESE PUPS, AKC, vet checked, $500 each. 919-554-4651.
Published online July 18, 06:50 PM

MALTESE PUPS, AKC, vet checked, $600 each. 919-554-4651.
Published online July 7, 06:50 PM

MALTESE PUPS, males $500; females $600. Cute & adorbale. 919-603-5034
Published online July 8, 06:50 PM

MALTESE UKC 9wks old, 1st shots, parents onsite, $500-$600. 919-556-0865.
Published online July 18, 06:50 PM

Since these are all obviously BYB's, many of these puppies may end up large, too, of course, but most people don't know that.

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MalteseJane

· #80 · Jul 21, 2005

Those are the prices in the newspaper in my area too.

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