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First to all people looking for a puppy ...
Even if you don't get one of our puppies I would like to help you and make sure you get a great puppy
First ask as many questions as you can !! How many dogs do you have? How long have you bred dogs?
What vet do you use? DO they have all shots?DO you kennel your dogs or are they pets?
Do the puppies come home with anything? (a good breeder will send home a puppy pack)
Not just pop them out ship them off!! And shipping NEVER DO THAT!! Only the puppy mills ship
A good breeder would want to meet you and you meet them!! If it is shipped what do you do if it is sick?
You get a puppy shipped you know NOTHING about where if came from other then what you were told by THEM!!
Ask to goto the home !!See where they are born and kept look for toys look to see if they are loved!!
Never buy from a pet store OR Kennel breeder!!PUPPY MILLS!!!!!!!
Kennel puppies make the WORST PETS!! No one to socialize and love them
Mom and dad are just *BITCH and STUD* In a kennel to mate, breed, labor and live
No love no toys just an income for people !!!
Look out for the back yard breeders!! Just put 2 dogs together to make a fast $
And don't have a clue what they are doing o0o I have a female pom a poo I will breed it with
My sisters yorkiepom so what if I have 4 different breeds of dogs they will be cute
If you have ANY questions even if your not getting one my puppies PLZZZZ email or call me
I will help as much as I can Or try an find you the help !!
Ok now about us!!!
Im Holly and My Husband is Dave We have four boys and my (STB Daughter Inlaw) Amber David's Girlfriend
Andy My step son, David and Jasin my husbands step sons and Steven we had together
I am married to my bestfriend of 11 years ! Our family and pets is our Life
We have started to breed Designer dogs or hybrids.
For the main reason we love them ,But another is we wanted a puppy
and when looking we found so many puppy mills
and the prices of a puppy was totally outrageous !
We found them from 900.00 to 2000.00$ FOR A PUPPY????
And look up Buttercup Puppies OMG they want 1500.00 For one of them
Are so many Bad breeders!!
So we set out to do this for selling of PETS ONLY for people who can't pay 1000.00!!or even have too!!
and What's not to love about them?..goldendoodles...Teddy Bears...Malti Pom..Morkies..Bichon-a-Ranian
These Dogs are very popular and rising well ahead of purebred dogs
more people are seeking out the hybrid for many reasons....
one fact is the extreme low shedding .
another could be size.they seem to be a much hardier,
healthier dog in the long run with less genetic problems
then the purebred dogs..
When two dogs of different breeds are bred,
it is definitely a plus for the offspring
that no matter how far back you go, neither dog will be related in any way.
There will always be the "nay-sayers"
where mixed breed dogs and designer dogs are concerned.
but those who place themselves upon a pedestal believing
their purebred dog to be better, should stop to remember
that EVERY SINGLE PUREBRED DOG OF TODAY came from mixed breedings of some sort..
Pomeranians... are almost certainly descended from the sledge-pulling dogs
of the Arctic and are related to the Keeshond,
Norwegian Elkhound and the Samoyed
The Shih Tzu...It is believed that this ornamental breed was created by breeding
the Bei-jing gou (Pekingese) with a Tibetan dog breed, the Lhasa Apso.
The Bichons... are descended from the ancient ancestors of the Poodle,
and the Barbet,a water spaniel.
hmmm hybrids?...Just something to think of before you call this new designer breed a MUT..
What's the difference between a designer dog and a mutt?
a mutt is of uncertain ancestry.
A designer dog has documented purebred ancestry, and one knows for sure what it is
Only thing that make one better then another is HOW IT IS RAISED!! Our Dogs are raised in my home with children cats and birds!!
Well-Socialized puppies!! In my living room with us played with and loved!!
sweet and love to play like any puppy should be!!
NOT born in a kennel they are part of our family! I have a puppy pen set up so they are with us 24/7
They have health guarantee on Frontline and Dewormed..and come with a puppy pack
For vets we have ....Jim Bader Mapleview Animal Hospital
** Clark animal Hospital,Grand Rapids Zoo Vet For My Birds,Hamilton Vet Hospital**
If you have any other questions please feel free to call me any time or email us .
Pets At Play is a Licensed Hybrid Breeder IN OUR Home!!

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History On the dogs we Breed
Our Puppies are Hybrids The Male will always be a Cream AKC Pomeranian
In breeding two different dogs you get a little of both to make one great Pet!!

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The Pomeranian Maltese Malti-Pom Hybrid
Our mixed breed dog weighs between 4 and 7 pounds and very loyal to their family
affectionate, extremely intelligent, easily trained, clever, freindly, fun loving,
with plenty of personality.They are good with children and get along fine with other animals.
There is no doubt that this is the age of designer dogs
as well as many other types of animals and the further research and development goes
in this area the further dogs will be bred to create fascinating new breeds.
A very popular hybrid is the Pomeranian Maltese puppy hybrids as they combine the traits
from two different small dogs to combine a cross breed that is a fantastic pet
as well as adorable. There are a few downfalls to owning a designer dog
however but non serious and threatening and depending on what type of dog owner you are,
it may not even matter to you. Lets take a deeper look into what the pros and cons
of the Pomeranian Maltese puppy cross and what makes them so special
Dog Shows..
If you are interested in a cross breed such as the Pomeranian Maltese puppy mix
you have to consider your intentions and the reasons why you are acquiring a Pomeranian Maltese puppy.
Many people that have acquired these dogs end up being horribly disappointed
because after already purchasing one and bringing it home to be loved,
it is then revealed that they cannot be registered with any clubs
and can’t enter national Pomeranian shows or national Maltese shows.
If you are a person who loves to take your Pomeranian maltese puppy to dog shows
it is best if you completely research the requirements and
disqualification rules because this mix doesn’t have an official place in the dog shows as of yet.
The Attitude..
the Pomeranian Maltese puppy cross is very good with children
and very lovable as it will hound everyone in the household for attention.
They love attention and are very active although because they are so small
they get plenty of exercise in the house as well as outdoors and they don’t require much at that
We recommend buyers purchase dogs and puppies from responsible breeders
who take dog breeding seriously and properly nurture and
socialize the dogs and puppies prior to selling them.
Talk to different breeders and ask them about their puppies
and temperament of the dogs what care and needs are needed for their specific breed.
and please never buy from kennel breeders or pet stores
The key to cross breeding to purebred dogs is what is called hybrid vigor,
the breeding resulting in a healthier dog
with superior genetic constitution can come from dogs purebred
for so long that they have common genetic disorders.
The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds
in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics
found in either breed.
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POMERANIAN...

Origin Pomerania
The Pomeranian originated from the sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland,
which were eventually brought into Europe in Pomerania. This region, bordered on the north by the Baltic Sea,
has been under the control of the Celts, Slavs, Poles, Swedes, Danes and Prussians, at various times.
This region extends from the west of the Rügen Island to the Vistula river - there it became popular both as a pet and
working dog. The name Pomore or Pommern, meaning "on the sea"
in Slavic languages was given to the district about the time of Charlemagne.

History

Breeders in Pomerania improved the coat and bred the dogs down for city living,
but they were still 20 pounds or more when they reached England.
English breeders, through trial and error and Mendelian theories,
are credited for reducing the dog's size and developing the many colors.
The Pomeranian of today is small due to selective breeding,
but the breed still retains the hardy disposition and thick coat typical of dogs in cold climates.
A black and white Pomeranian.Queen Charlotte first introduced the Pomeranian to English nobility,
however; the Pom gained international popularity when her granddaughter
Victoria returned from vacation in Florence, Italy with a Pomeranian named Marco.
(It should be noted that the Pomeranian as a modern breed did not exist until the 19th century.
The dogs owned by Queen Charlotte & Queen Victoria were much larger and were European Spitz,
probably a German Spitz and a Volpino Italiano.
The same is true of any other historical pom from before the 19th century)
The FCI classifies the German Spitz as one family consisting of the Dwarf (Pomeranian),
Small and Standard (American Eskimo Dog), and Wolfsspitz (Keeshond).
Additional close relatives of the Pomeranian are the Norwegian Elkhound, the Schipperke,
the German Spitz(and American Eskimo Dog), the Samoyed, and the whole Spitz group.

Appearance

At an average of 3 to 10 lb
the Pomeranian (Pom) is the most diminutive of the northern breeds.
The head of the Pomeranian is wedge-shaped, making it somewhat foxy in appearance.
The ears are small and set high. Its tail is characteristic of the breed and should be
turned over the back and carried flat, set high. When born, the tail is not spread out;
it may take months for it to grow over the Pomeranian's back, and flatten.
The Pom's coat is its glory, two coats, an undercoat and a top coat;
the first is soft, thick, and fluffy;
the latter is long, straight and coarse. The undercoat is shed once a year by males,
by intact females when they are in season, after delivering a litter, and during times of stress.
A Pomeranian dog.The AKC recognizes thirteen colors or color combinations:
black, black & tan, blue, blue & tan, chocolate, chocolate & tan, cream, cream sable, orange,
orange sable, red, red sable, and sable. The dogs that have 2 or more colors
(usually mostly white, with others), are called "Parti-Color".
The AKC also recognizes five "alternative" colors: Beaver, brindle, chocolate sable, white, and wolf sable.
One breed standard calls for a cobby, balanced dog.
A cobby dog is as long or shorter than it is tall;
try to picture it as a circle in a square. A balanced Pomeranian fits together logically
and in proportion. For instance, a small, delicately boned Pom with a large head looks unbalanced
because its head type doesn't match its body type. A balanced Pom displays legs in proportion to its body:
neither so short as to make him appear dumpy nor so long as to make it look like he is walking on stilts.
This standard also calls for an expression that imparts great intelligence,
showing that the Pom has an alert character and that he behaves accordingly.
The Pom's alertness makes it a superb watchdog, and a great companion, However they are very feisty and stubborn at times
(they need a lot of attention).

Temperament...

The Pomeranian is a very active dog who is intelligent,
courageous, and a loyal companion. But due to its small size it can suffer abuse from children.
Beneath the Pomeranian's fur is a small but muscular dog, similar to a Chihuahua (dog).
Pomeranians can be trained to be good watchdogs by announcing intruders with loud,
sharp barks or yips. Unfortunately, lack of very dedicated training has
instead led this breed to a reputation for constant, undirected barking. For this reason,
these dogs can prove very stressful company for those unaccustomed to their vocal nature.
The Pomeranian easily adapts to life in the city, and is an excellent dog for country living
with its strong hunting instincts from its wild ancestors.[citation needed]

Health...

Pomeranians are generally a healthy, hardy, and long-lived breed.
Poms often live 12–16 years. Some very healthy Poms have even been known to live 18-20 years.
Dry eye, tear duct disorders and cataracts that can appear in young adulthood and
often lead to blindness are also common. Skin diseases are quite common,
especially allergies (that often leads to acute moist dermatitis
or "hot spots") and follicular dysplasia (also known as alopecia X).
Other problems that occur regularly include hypothyroidism, epilepsy,
and hypoglycemia. Occasionally, hydrocephalus can occur in Pom puppies. Poms,
like many Toy breeds, are prone to bad teeth and harmless episodes of reverse sneezing.

Grooming...

A female Pomeranian during its shedding cycle.
Coat care for the Pomeranian is similar to the Pekingese.
A daily or twice weekly brushing is essential to keep the thick, plush coat,
which sheds seasonally, free of mats. Brushing also helps to prevent dry skin and dandruff.
A Pomeranian's coat needs very little trimming only every now and then.
Combing is seldom necessary and sometimes totally unnecessary. Regular ear and nail care is recommended,
along with peak seasonal bathing. However, it is unadvisable to bathe Pomeranians too frequently,
as excessive bathing can damage their skin and coat by removing essential oils.
Pomeranians are also prone to teeth problems,
and it is recommended that their teeth be brushed at least once a week. Ideally,
their teeth should be brushed daily

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Maltese...

Appearance
The Maltese is a dog belonging to the toy group
that is covered from head to foot with a mantle of long, silky, white hair.
Or could have a cut called a baby cut.
It almost looks like the small dog seems to float on top of the ground.
They do not shed their hair. Adult Maltese range from roughly 3 to 10 lb (1.4 to 4.5 kg),
though breed standards, as a whole, call for weights between 4 and 8 lb (1.8 to 3.7 kg).
There are variations depending on which standard is being used; many,
like the American Kennel Club, call for a weight that is ideally
between 4 and 6 lb (1.8 to 2.7 kg), and no more than 7 lb (3.2 kg).
The coat is long and silky and lacks an undercoat.
The color is pure white and although cream or light lemon ears are permissible,
they are not desirable. Some individuals may have curly or woolly hair,
but this is outside the standard. Characteristics include slightly rounded skulls,
with a one (1) finger width dome and a black nose that is two (2) finger widths long.
The drop ears with long hair and very dark eyes,
surrounded by darker skin pigmentation that is called a "halo",
gives Maltese their expressive look.
The body is compact with the length equaling the height.
Their noses can fade and become pink or light brown in color.
This is often referred to as a "winter nose"[1]
and many times will become black again with increased exposure to the sun.

Temperament

The Maltese can be a handful for owners unprepared to deal with their energy.
Maltese are also notoriously difficult to housebreak
and often need to be box or paper trained (via "Wee-Wee Pads"),
rather than trained to "go out".
For all their diminutive size, Maltese also seem,
for the most part, to be without fear. In fact,
many Maltese seem relatively indifferent to creatures/objects larger than themselves,
which makes them very easy to socialize with other dogs, and even cats.
They are extremely lively and playful, and even as a Maltese ages,
his/her energy level and playful demeanor remain fairly constant and does not diminish much.
Although Maltese are very good with children,
a Maltese puppy would not necessarily be a good choice for families with infants.
The breed tends to believe that the infants are other puppies with whom to play, which can be
disruptive. Once a Maltese is a bit older and more mature,
it is fine around extremely small children and infants.
Maltese do not require much physical exercise,
although they enjoy running and are more inclined to play games of chase,
rather than play with toys. They can be very demanding and, true to their nature as "lap dogs",
love to cuddle and often seek this sort of attention. The Maltese is very active in the house,
and, preferring enclosed spaces, does very well with small yards.
For this reason the breed also does well with apartments and townhouses,
and is a prized pet of urban dwellers, especially as they are not yappy.
Care

A Maltese dog that exhibits signs of tear staining underneath eyes and around the snout.
Maltese have no undercoat,
and have little to no shedding if cared for properly.
Like their relatives Poodles and Bichon Frisé,
they are considered to be largely hypoallergenic
and many people who are allergic to dogs may not be allergic to the Maltese
(See list of Hypoallergenic dog breeds).
Regular grooming is required to prevent their coats from matting.
Many owners will keep their Maltese clipped in a "puppy cut," a 1 - 2" all
over trim that makes the dog resemble a puppy. Some owners,
especially those who show Maltese in the sport of conformation,
prefer to wrap the long hair to keep it from matting and breaking off.
Tear stain can be readily removed if a fine-toothed metal comb,
moistened with lukewarm water, is carefully drawn through the snout hair just below the eyes.
This maintenance activity must be performed every two or three days,
as a layer of sticky goo is quick to redevelop. If the face is kept dry and cleaned daily,
the staining can be minimized. Many veterinarians recommend avoiding foods
treated with food coloring and serving distilled water to reduce tear staining.
Barking

Many toy breeds and small dogs are known to yap or scream.
While Maltese dogs are not given to excessive barking, they will sound the alarm at noises
in the night. In fact, legend has it that the ancient Romans
would use the Maltese as alarm dogs, and raised them with Rottweilers,
or a proto-Rottweiler breed. Intruders would first be confronted with the diminutive Maltese,
only to be later confronted with their more formidable companions.
Health

The Maltese is generally a healthy breed with few inherent problems.
The most siginificant issue for Maltese is their dental health. Maltese have notoriously bad teeth
and it is not uncommon for animals to begin losing teeth at the age of 8 or 9.
Other problems may be a luxating patella,
or "floating kneecap", portosystemic liver shunt, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA).
Maltese are also prone to sunburn along where their hair parts,
and, in general, have rather delicate skin.
Some dogs of this kind get the chills very easily,
and are prone to shaking or shivering for no apparent medical reason.
Maltese are also often uncomfortable in hot, as well as damp, weather.
The average life span is 12-15 years, although Maltese can live to be 18 or older.
History

As an aristocrat of the canine world,
this ancient breed has been known by a variety of names throughout the centuries.
Originally called the "Melitaie Dog" he has also been known as "Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta",
the "Roman Ladies' Dog," the "Comforter Dog," the "Spaniel Gentle," the "Bichon," the "Shock Dog,"
the "Maltese Lion Dog" and the "Maltese Terrier." Sometime within the past century, he has come to
simply be known as the "Maltese." The breed's history can be traced back many centuries. Some have
placed its origin at two or three thousand years ago and Darwin himself placed the origin of the breed at 6000 BC.
The Maltese is thought to have been descended from a Spitz type dog found
among the Swiss Lake dwellers and bred down to obtain its small size. Although
there is also some evidence that the breed originated in Asia and is related to the
Tibetan Terrier, the exact origin is unknown [3]. Maltese are generally associated with the
island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. The dogs probably made their way to Europe through the
Middle East with the migration of nomadic tribes. Some writers believe these proto-Maltese
were used for rodent control[4][5] before the cuteness factor gained paramount importance.
The Isle of Malta (or Melitae as it was then known) was a geographic center of early trade,
and explorers undoubtedly found ancestors of the tiny, white dogs left there as barter
for necessities and supplies. The dogs were favored by the wealthy and royalty alike and were bred
over time to specifically be a companion animal. Some royals that purportedly
owned Maltese were Mary Queen of Scots, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria,
Josephine Bonaparte and Marie Antoinette.
In fact, the maltese were so favored by the Roman emperors,
they choose to breed them to be pure white - something they considered a 'sacred color'.
Before then, there were other light colors that Maltese come in
- still seen again at the puppy stage, normally

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