I'm Michelle B., the breeder behind MnM Maltikennels located in Lodi, CA. Our dogs are bred with temperament in focus. We expose them to a variety of people, things, and animals from a young age. We start basic obedience with all our puppies and offer an array of training options including medical alert and Psychiatric service dog training.
Q. & A. with Michelle
What makes your program special?
We are one of the only small dog breeders that breed dogs with temperaments for service work in mind. We strongly believe in our dogs and make sure we do everything we can to provide dogs eligible for service work.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes first round vacations, deworming, socialization, and some training. All of out puppies are the same price regardless of breed, size, or color. We require a deposit to guarantee your interest in our puppies and it gets you a spot on our waiting list. If you decide you are no longer interested in our puppies we will refund your deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle directly.
MnM Maltikennels 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
Parent health testing
Maltese
Maltipoo
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
MnM Maltikennels 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 Maltese.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.