There are 6 Maltese breeders in California, mostly around Littlerock, Fairfield and Santa Barbara. The best rated with at least 10 reviews is Berrybest Puppy in Littlerock (4.7 from 34 reviews). 5 of them have their own website, where most post upcoming litters and prices. If you can travel, 4 more are close by in Arizona. The puppies are sold by the breeders themselves: call them or check their website for available puppies and waitlists.
6 breeders in California
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Maltese
- Breeders listed
- 121 in the US
Before you call a Maltese breeder
- Health results for both parents. Good breeders test the parents for the health problems common in the breed (hips, eyes, heart, DNA tests) and show you the paperwork. The breed club lists the tests that matter.
- See the mother with the litter, in person or on a live video call, not only photos.
- A real breeder asks you questions about your home and schedule, and often has a waitlist.
- Never wire money or pay with gift cards or crypto before you have seen the puppy. That is how most puppy scams work.
Towns with Maltese breeders
Questions
How many Maltese breeders are there in California?
We list 6 breeders of Malteses in California, and 4 more close by in neighboring states.
Which Maltese breeder in California has the most reviews?
Berrybest Puppy in Littlerock has the most reviews: 34 reviews, rated 4.7 out of 5.
Which is the best rated Maltese breeder in California?
Among breeders with at least 5 reviews, Berrybest Puppy in Littlerock has the highest rating (4.7 from 34 reviews). Ratings are not a health guarantee: ask for the parents' test results.
Why do some breeders show a warning?
We flag details that do not add up, like a phone number from a distant state on a listing with almost no reviews, or a single five-star review. It is not an accusation. Ask the breeder about it before you pay anything.