The Royal Furbabies

Rita H.

Breeder of Maltese

  • Houston, TX
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Rita H., the breeder behind The Royal Furbabies located in Houston, TX. All of our dogs are bread with one thing in mind that is to produce a healthy, active, loving pup. Each pup is trained by myself and my son. We teach them to interact with people and other animals to be able to enter their new home with ease. Potty training, how to fetch a ball & other commands.

Q. & A. with Rita

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I built homes for years and my body gave away, so I took up my very first passion, “raising dogs.” My pups have been sent all over the world and I still get Christmas cards from them. I have all my equipment for birthing, took a course in birthing and “of course” a veterinarian on call. She doesn’t have to worry about anything just those little puppies.. she knows I’m there and she’s safe with me.

  • What makes your program special?

    The Royal Furbabies are special in many ways. We trained them to prepare them to go into their new homes with ease.. for instance: potty training, fashion of all, come, sit, and many more. But most of all we make sure that pup is healthy as it possibly can be. We keep them on a daily routine, such as interacting with different people, learning different noises, & interacting with other animals.

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

    Our puppies are white and lemon. 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 Rita

Rita 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, Rita partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,800 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our price includes a complete round of worming & shots. We supply a booklet with all the paperwork to register your pup, registration sheet & a copy of all the records from my veterinarian clinic. Deposit can be more than $100 and the money will go to the purchase of the puppy. If you don’t purchase a puppy, the hundred will stay with the company for taking the puppy off the market.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rita 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 Rita 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 Rita directly.

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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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Houston, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport

Meet in Houston, TX

More about Rita

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit, ACA.

  • Rita has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

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

Rita is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Royal Furbabies 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

The Royal Furbabies 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.

Verified owner stories

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

  • Bruce Y.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Great experience and I couldn’t be happier with Elvis. Rita was tremendous and we became good friends. I send her updates regularly. He has had his vet visit and his bath today.

  • Dayvid O.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    We are so happy with our puppy Nala! Rita from The Royal Furbabies was amazing, very responsible and knowledgeable. She accommodated to our timeline and was very helpful in answering our questions since Nala is our first dog. Throughout the process, she kept us updated and shared pictures and videos of Nala, which got the kids excited about her. We highly recommend The Royal Furbabies to anyone looking for a Maltese.

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