Teacup Maltese Breed Info

They are intelligent, obedient, loyal, and highly trainable. They respond best to positive reinforcement and gentle treatment. Treats and games are great ways to reinforce desired behavior. The most challenging aspect of training them is probably housebreaking, but that is due to their small bladders. They are intelligent dogs, and puppy training can begin as soon as they come home. Be patient with them when housebreaking because their bladders are small, and it will take them longer than other dogs to learn this skill. Socializing them with people and other dogs should begin as early as possible, pending immunization periods, to allow them to get used to diverse environments and reduce yapping.

Small, gracious, and elegant, the Teacup Maltese grows to a height of 6 to 8 inches and weighs 4 to 6 pounds fully grown. Their small stature is beautifully matched with a long white silky coat, a round face, expressive dark eyes, a tiny black nose, feathered floppy ears, and a puffy tail.