Austin Maltese Babies

Leticia R.

Breeder of Maltese and Mal-Shis

  • Austin, TX ·
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Nano

Ready Sept. 12

2 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Leticia R., the breeder behind Austin Maltese Babies located in Austin, TX. Austin Maltese Babies, we are passionate about breeding healthy, happy, and well-socialized Maltese puppies. With over 20 years of experience in the world of dog breeding, we have built a reputation for excellence in producing beautiful, purebred Maltese, Mal Shi that become cherished members of families. Our commitment to quality and the well-being of every puppy we raise is at the heart of everything we do. As a small, family-oriented breeder, we focus on quality over quantity. We take great pride in our breeding program, which is based on years of experience, knowledge, and dedication.

Q. & A. with Leticia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My journey into breeding Maltese dogs began with a special gift for my oldest daughter. One Christmas, we surprised her with a beautiful Maltese puppy, and from that moment on, we were completely smitten with the breed. The joy, love, and companionship that little puppy brought into our lives was undeniable, and we knew that we wanted to share that happiness with others.

  • What makes your program special?

    Socialized Puppies: From the moment they are born, our puppies are exposed to various sounds, smells, and experiences to ensure they are comfortable in different environments. They are raised in our home, not in kennels, and receive constant human interaction. By the time they leave for their new homes, they are confident, affectionate, and ready to form strong bonds with their families.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Maltese puppies are white. Mal-Shi puppies are black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Leticia

Leticia has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Leticia partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“When carefully matching each puppy with the right family, our priority is to ensure they go to a safe, loving, and well-prepared home. For their health, development, and proper socialization, the puppies will be ready to transition to their new homes at approximately 8–9 weeks of age. This allows them time to grow, bond with their mother, and receive the early care they need before joining their new families.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppy: The adorable puppy itself First Deworming: The puppy will have received its first deworming Vet Exam: Puppy will have undergone its first vet checkup. All puppies have same 200 deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Leticia may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Leticia offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Leticia directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Leticia.

Breeder's location

Meet in Austin, TX

1293 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport

1296 miles away

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More about Leticia

  • Leticia has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months

    Leticia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Leticia’s links

Leticia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Austin Maltese Babies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Maltese

Shih Tzu

Parent health testing

Mal-Shi

Maltese

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Austin Maltese Babies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Mal-Shis.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Leticia to bring home their puppies.

  • James M.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Leticia was fabulous at every stage of the process and we couldn’t be happier with little Daisy Bird. She is smart and adorable and sweet and friendly and cuddly and everyone just loves her. She is the best and it was love at first site with everyone she meets. The vet gave her a gold star too. All of this points to the wonderful job Leticia did with her in the early weeks. She is also using the potty pad with frequency and only had a couple of accidents. We couldn’t be happier.

  • J B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

      • +5

    Leticia is a great breeder if our little Chica is an example. Chica is friendly, energetic and adorable. From the 9 hour trip after picking her up, to sleeping all night, every night we couldn’t ask for anything better

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