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**sherry** · 01-12-2013, 05:51 PM

I got pics of a beautiful 12 week old boy today. After speaking with the breeder found out he had an underbite. I was in love but my reasonable husband said no. The price was steep at $1750. What should I expect for this price range?

**Yogi's Mom** · 01-12-2013, 06:19 PM

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**sherry** · 01-12-2013, 06:23 PM

Yogi is beautiful!

**Leila'sMommy** · 01-12-2013, 06:27 PM

Good luck in finding your new baby. Yes, a malt from a responsible breeder is going to cost that and more. Even BYBs and pet shops may even charge that. To me, a beautiful healthy puppy is worth it though.

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**Snuggle's Mom** · 01-12-2013, 06:28 PM

Would you mind letting us know who the Breeder is that you are considering purchasing this Puppy?? And according to those who have purchased from reputable Show Breeders, that is not a lot of $$ for pay for a Maltese Puppy. I am sure that there will be more reposnses to your post though.

**sherry** · 01-12-2013, 06:53 PM

Honestly, I can't divulge the name of the breeder. I don't have a problem with the price, but my husband does not want the underbite. The puppy was beautiful and priced down because of the underbite. We had a maltese with an underbite and that's all my husband can see.

**SammieMom** · 01-12-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sherry

I got pics of a beautiful 12 week old boy today. After speaking with the breeder found out he had an underbite. I was in love but my reasonable husband said no. The price was steep at $1750. What should I expect for this price range?

Sounds about right for a male from a reputable show breeder. Who is your breeder? Females cost more.
There are show breeders on this forum with lots of knowledge. I would expect the breeder to be actively showing, and pedigree with finished champion parent/grandparent.

I would think undercut is not a reason not to buy from a good breeder, it is prob a common reason a rep show breeder would place a puppy. Like I said the show breeders here can better answer.

Good luck.

**Leila'sMommy** · 01-12-2013, 06:58 PM

If the cost isn't the issue and your husband doesn't want him because of the underbite, I would keep looking then. I'm sure the right puppy is out there for both of you...you've just gotta keep looking.

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**Ladysmom** · 01-12-2013, 07:18 PM

A slight underbite is a very common reason for show breeders to place young puppies as pets. The bite is usually one of the first "cuts" in determining if a puppy will be in the show ring or a pet home.

$1750 for 12 week old a pet male from a show breeder with champion parents is the normal price. Females with underbites would be close to $1000 more.

This a great article from Foxstone Maltese about "pet quality" puppies from show breeders:

http://www.foxstonemaltese.com/show_vs_pet.htm

**Sylie** · 01-12-2013, 07:29 PM

It really depends on how much of an underbite. It could simple be a matter of not a perfect bite. My Ru has a very serious underbite, which developed after I got her. My vet said it was a growth anomaly. The problem was that it made it very hard to keep her teeth healthy, and she ended up having to have all her teeth pulled when she was about 10. So, it is the degree. That isn't a high price to pay. The breeder is honest. I think she would tell you if it is a serious or minor problem. For the most part, there is going to be some small flaw in any pet...perfect dogs remain with the breeder to show.

01-12-2013, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
sherry Maltese Guru Name: Sherry Dog's Name: Riley Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 673	Searching for puppy! I got pics of a beautiful 12 week old boy today. After speaking with the breeder found out he had an underbite. I was in love but my reasonable husband said no. The price was steep at $1750. What should I expect for this price range?

01-12-2013, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Nickee Dog's Name: Yogi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Uniontown,pa Posts: 2,254	Be Carefull Welcome-Iam New Also--Glad To Know You Want A Fur Baby--Just Be So VeryVery Carefull-Do Your Homework. Take Your Time--The Pros On Here Will Have The Best Advice Ever For You!--GoodLuck From Pa! __________________ The Love of My Life,Yogi* Last edited by Yogi's Mom; 02-23-2013 at 10:36 AM.

01-12-2013, 06:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,030	Good luck in finding your new baby. Yes, a malt from a responsible breeder is going to cost that and more. Even BYBs and pet shops may even charge that. To me, a beautiful healthy puppy is worth it though. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

01-12-2013, 06:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,030	If the cost isn't the issue and your husband doesn't want him because of the underbite, I would keep looking then. I'm sure the right puppy is out there for both of you...you've just gotta keep looking. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

01-12-2013, 07:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,329	A slight underbite is a very common reason for show breeders to place young puppies as pets. The bite is usually one of the first "cuts" in determining if a puppy will be in the show ring or a pet home. $1750 for 12 week old a pet male from a show breeder with champion parents is the normal price. Females with underbites would be close to $1000 more. This a great article from Foxstone Maltese about "pet quality" puppies from show breeders: http://www.foxstonemaltese.com/show_vs_pet.htm __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

01-12-2013, 06:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
sherry Maltese Guru Name: Sherry Dog's Name: Riley Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 673	Yogi is beautiful!

01-12-2013, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snuggle's Mom Maltese Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,435	Would you mind letting us know who the Breeder is that you are considering purchasing this Puppy?? And according to those who have purchased from reputable Show Breeders, that is not a lot of $$ for pay for a Maltese Puppy. I am sure that there will be more reposnses to your post though.

01-12-2013, 06:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
sherry Maltese Guru Name: Sherry Dog's Name: Riley Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 673	Honestly, I can't divulge the name of the breeder. I don't have a problem with the price, but my husband does not want the underbite. The puppy was beautiful and priced down because of the underbite. We had a maltese with an underbite and that's all my husband can see.

01-12-2013, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,369	It really depends on how much of an underbite. It could simple be a matter of not a perfect bite. My Ru has a very serious underbite, which developed after I got her. My vet said it was a growth anomaly. The problem was that it made it very hard to keep her teeth healthy, and she ended up having to have all her teeth pulled when she was about 10. So, it is the degree. That isn't a high price to pay. The breeder is honest. I think she would tell you if it is a serious or minor problem. For the most part, there is going to be some small flaw in any pet...perfect dogs remain with the breeder to show. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

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