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Price and budget
# How much does a Maltese puppy cost?
Italy
The purchase price varies according to the quality of the breeding, the pedigree, conformity to the standard, the lineage, the age and the intended purpose of the dog. You must add to the initial budget the health, food and grooming expenses linked to its long coat.
Purchase price
## It all depends on where your puppy comes from
A declared breeder who carries out the recommended screenings and ensures good socialization offers the best guarantees. Adoption through an association is another possibility, with rarer availability for this breed.
| LOF breedingThe right choice Identified, socialized puppy from monitored parents | €800 – €1,500 |
| --- | --- |
| Association or shelter Availability varies depending on care arrangements | €250 – €450 |
- Pedigree and lineage
- +20% to +50%
- Parental health screenings
- +10% to +25%
- Show prospect
- +20% to +60%
- Adoption through an association
- -50% to -80%
Everyday costs
## What about once they're home?
Food€35
Veterinary care€15
Pet insurance€15
Accessories and grooming€10
Total per month≈ €75
## A price that seems too good to be true?
- Require the puppy’s identification, its veterinary certificate and the mandatory transfer documents.
- Check the breeding conditions, socialization and the screenings carried out on the parents.
- Beware of listings with abnormally low prices and sellers refusing any visit.
FAQ
## Your questions about price
Answers to common questions from prospective owners.
### What is the price of a Maltese?
The usual purchase price is between 800 and 1 500 euros depending on the breeder, lineage, pedigree, and the dog's intended purpose.
### What annual budget should be planned?
Annual upkeep is estimated at between 800 and 900 euros, excluding unforeseen veterinary expenses and acquisition costs.
## Find a Maltese breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Maltese breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Maltese breeders in Hauts-de-France5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/hauts-de-france) [Maltese breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [Maltese breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Maltese breeders in Occitanie4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/occitanie) [Maltese breeders in Pays de la Loire3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/pays-de-la-loire) [Maltese breeders in Île-de-France3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/ile-de-france)
### Maltese breeders by country
[125 breeders of Maltese in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/italy) [72 breeders of Maltese in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/spain) [69 breeders of Maltese in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/germany) [33 breeders of Maltese in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese) [20 breeders of Maltese in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/united-kingdom) [7 breeders of Maltese in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/austria) [7 breeders of Maltese in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/denmark) [5 breeders of Maltese in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/netherlands) [3 breeders of Maltese in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/finland) [2 breeders of Maltese in Croatia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese/croatia)
[All breeders of Maltese in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese)
## Compare real prices near you
Verified breeders with transparent pricing, so you can adopt your Maltese with confidence.
[View Maltese breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-maltese)
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