SpottyPoo, I understand if you feel you need to find a home for Lizzie. You have put a lot of money and time in on her and she is a good dog, but she is handicapped by size, age and the fact she didn't make it with you. Please except my feelings about it as simply mine.
Frosty is 10 lb. but of course he is full grown (duh!, he's 13). At 10 months she is still growing some. How tall is she at the shoulder? I personally wouldn't pay 750 for a dog who didn't make it in it's first home, and is also over size. I'll take your word for it that she's OK and you just don't want to do this with her anymore, but that doesn't remove the stigma of a dog who didn't make it in it's first home, especially after all the effort and training you put into her. Her size would also be against her. Most people are going to want a Malt who is recognized as one. At her size most people will ask if she's a bichon or poodle when they first glimpse her. At least that's been my experience with a 10 lb. Maltese. Yes, that's people who don't know Malts, but around here that's everybody. Her age could be an advantage to some people who don't want to potty train......but most people want a baby. Comparing the price people in your area are asking for a newborn maltese with pricing Lizzie doesn't figure. A comparable would be one almost a year old, too large for the breed, and going to a second home after a failed one.
It's kind of like trying to sell a year old vehicle that you put a lot of expensive extras on and expecting to get the price someone would pay for a new one plus what you spent on it to spruce it up. You never get back what you spent. I know that's not what you are trying to do.....but maybe you can see my point (or not!) for what it's worth.
Good luck.
Frosty is 10 lb. but of course he is full grown (duh!, he's 13). At 10 months she is still growing some. How tall is she at the shoulder? I personally wouldn't pay 750 for a dog who didn't make it in it's first home, and is also over size. I'll take your word for it that she's OK and you just don't want to do this with her anymore, but that doesn't remove the stigma of a dog who didn't make it in it's first home, especially after all the effort and training you put into her. Her size would also be against her. Most people are going to want a Malt who is recognized as one. At her size most people will ask if she's a bichon or poodle when they first glimpse her. At least that's been my experience with a 10 lb. Maltese. Yes, that's people who don't know Malts, but around here that's everybody. Her age could be an advantage to some people who don't want to potty train......but most people want a baby. Comparing the price people in your area are asking for a newborn maltese with pricing Lizzie doesn't figure. A comparable would be one almost a year old, too large for the breed, and going to a second home after a failed one.
It's kind of like trying to sell a year old vehicle that you put a lot of expensive extras on and expecting to get the price someone would pay for a new one plus what you spent on it to spruce it up. You never get back what you spent. I know that's not what you are trying to do.....but maybe you can see my point (or not!) for what it's worth.
Good luck.
