Hi, has anyone bought a puppy from this particular breeder? If so was everything ok? I'm looking at buying a little girl from her but want some references first. Thanks
When there is more than one name listed, this means that they co-own the dog - so Barry, or the other owner would show the dog. Showing a dog can be very expensive, and is also very time consuming. So co-ownership means that Barry is getting his dogs out into the ring, but may not always be the one showing them.Thank you for the quick reply. I live in Coomera, (Queensland, Australia) it's half way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. I contacted another breeder by the name of Barry Woodburn, If I remember correctly he goes by Chaniekan Maltese. However, I can't find a web page for him. I do know that he is on the Maltese Kennel Club of NSW committee, and he does show his dogs, I have put a link below, if you scroll down the page his dogs are listed under a couple of headings. I presume he shows with others as his name always appears with someone elses. I hope this information helps? Thanks again.
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Thanks Kylie! I was hoping you would see this thread because you have MUCH more knowledge on our Aussie breeders than I do!There are no DNA tests for Maltese as far as I know.
Barry does have some beautiful dogs. Dakota is beautiful, has a great temperament and is very healthy. But he is in a different state so you might prefer to purchase from someone you can meet and see their dogs first.
I definitely would avoid Silvermist.
I would strongly reccomend you get in contact with Hilary Barton (Soie Maltese) - she has beautiful dogs, is located in QLD and shows regularly. I have met her and her dogs and they seem very healthy, have good temperaments and are BEAUTIFUL (the coats are amazing). I nearly purchased a little boy from her a few years ago
Dogz Online Member Profile is a link to her breeder profile on Dogzonline - the Australian Purebred dog forum.
She would also know other reputable breeders to refer you to!
I have heard of Maltice, and they sure do have some beauties!!Hi Jacqui,
The breeder I spoke with said that he couldn't remember the exact name, it is apparantly a long medical term. His wife who is the one that is the main breeder is not at home at the momment, she is currently away at a show and won't be back until Monday evening. Some of the shows that were due to happen in the beginning of the year had to be postponed due to the floods and as such are on this long weekend.
He never mentioned any of the organs. What he did say was that they had a fit/seizure of some sort and in many cases just simply pass away. Again, I'm not sure of all of the details because he couldn't give me the correct term, so I couldn't 'google' it! As I said before, he may just be exaggerating things, I don't know. He did seem very knowledgeable about Maltese and the problems they do have. He also spoke very highly of his wife's work, with attempting to eliminate any issues that the breed does have. You can look them up if you like and maybe contact them, ask them/him what he is referring too. Their profile is on dogz online, they are Maltice Maltese
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Sorry I couldn't tell you any more than I have, especially after you have all been so helpful.
I agree. I am not familiar with these breeders, but I see a lot of red flags in those statements that suggest inflamtory gossip rather than actual first hand credible knowledge.Who is the accredited breeder who advised you against buying a puppy from Barry Woodburn? I have been involved with Maltese for 30 years, bred and exhibited in NSW and have known Barry and his dogs for most of those years, and I find it horrendous that he could be slated like this, what is the genetic issue that is being referred to? I would ask the accredited breeder in Qld what it is and then refer it back to Barry. What a terrible inaccurate thing to say "his dogs end up costing the owners thousands of dollars or the poor little things just die, with no warning at all" it is outright slander. It makes me so angry and sad when I see breeders being slated by other breeders.
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Hi Katie. I am so glad you replied to my post, I heard of this thread through a friend, I joined the list to read for myself. Barry, all through the years has worked hard to improve the breed and he does breed some beautiful dogs, he would never jeopardise his lines or name by breeding from genetically unsound dogs. If you do get a puppy from him you will be over the moon. I will stay on the list and if I can help in anyway..I will.
PS You didn't cause any problems
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Welcome!! Please stick with it to work out the pictures, would love to get to know you & your pup/s!!I am going to stay on and will get another Maltese lover to join also. I have to work out how to post some pics up,
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