Blue Hill Maltese

06/08/2024

Gossip on the lead fir the first time

16/07/2024

10 month old boy and girl available to pet homes. Both were held back for show for myself. Unfortunately due to my health, I can no longer keep them and the best thing for them is to have a new home. I live in the Pensacola Fl area. I have a flight nanny if needed. Please private message me for more details.

08/07/2024

16 week old male available. In the Pensacola area and can provide shipping if needed. Champion sired, utd on shots. Happy and outgoing. Please send a private message for more details.

28/03/2024

ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.
REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS-
You see the breeders pictures and videos and the pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.
So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home.
-First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different sounds, smells, temperature, animals and people.
Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, possibly decide to have a party with people you don't know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.
This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play, and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.
So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 2-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS sometimes even Longer! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
PLEASE limit guests during the first two weeks. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over.
- ask guests to remove their shoes before entering the home to prevent germs from spreading to your new vulnerable puppy.
-have guests sit on the floor/ground and wait until the puppy approaches them. NO squealing and grabbing the puppy, as this is very frightening to them.
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 8-12 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them a good amount of time.
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic. They will need to establish who the leader of the pack is in order to feel safe and understand the hierarchy of the family unit.
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input.
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on children around the puppy at all times. The children may need to learn how fragile the puppy is and how scared it may be.
- lastly, most importantly- BE PATIENT. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight.
Outings should be planned after the puppy has received ALL vaccinations and then only at the puppy’s speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day. They may be curious and energetic, they may become overwhelmed. Watch the puppy for cues on how to proceed.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive feedback and happy experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.
Love your puppy and they will love you 100 times more in return.
🐾 🩵🩷
Copied from another breeder.

03/02/2024

Just 6 weeks old these precious babies are enjoying their 1st outing without mom and enjoying thee new play gym from www.buildinghopedesigns.etsy.com. Enzo is reserved but his little sister is looking for a home.

26/12/2023

Love this new design play gym for my dogs from www.buildinghopedesigns.etsy.com Sturdy and very easy to assemble and take apart to store. No more toys scattered all over the house.

08/12/2023

5 month old little girl available as a pet. She trained to be a show dog like her parents but human mom thinks she's too small.
UPDATE: This wonderful little girl has a new home. Thank you all for your interest and reaching out to me.

04/10/2023

Her little girl is now looking for a new family

03/10/2023

12 week old female puppy. Champion parents. Pensacola area. See post below. Details by private message only

03/10/2023

Sweet 12 week old female. Champion dad. Grand Champion mom. Should be about 5 - 5 1/2 pounds full grown. UTD on shots and has state health certificate. Already started potty training outdoors. Pensacola area. Details in private message only

16/09/2023

28/07/2023

Finally caught them all awake. Born 7/8/23.

18/04/2023

Blue Hill's Serious Sass winning BOW and OHGroup 3 with an entry of 13 beautiful toys at the Lawrenceville, Ga shows. Thank you Mr. Fabian Arienti for this great win. Breeders Lisa Caudill and myself.

03/04/2023

What a difference 6 weeks can make. Her first show hiding behind me when we were in the ring and walking in between my legs. Now she owns that ring and is 2 pts shy of becoming a,champion. Good girl Sassy.

03/04/2023

What a great week in Lawrenceville. Blue Hill's Serious Sass won 5 days accumulating 10 points with 2 majors. She won 2 OH Group 3's. We didn't stay for the last day. Sassy is co bred with my friend Lisa Caudill. Special thanks to Karen Morris and Tonia Holibaugh Cruz for allowing us to breed CH. Blue Hill's Too Big For My Britches aka Sassy to her beautiful boy GCH. Rhapsody's Poker Face aka Mug. Daughter Sassy had a rough start her first time in the ring wanting to walk between my legs. Watch her go now. Thank you Kim Kasuri.

17/03/2023

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27/02/2023

This is what Sassy thinks of the dog shows. After being very frightened of the ring and walking on those mats, a special lady, Kim Kasuri, came to the rescue and helped Sassy get over her fears and got her walking. Sassy ended up winning WB two days and received 3 pts. towards her championship. Thanks to all that cheered her on.

22/01/2023

This is a puppy that I bred and went to a wonderful couple in FL. He is so smart and obviously adorable. Thank you Angela for sharing this.

03/01/2023

UPDATE: Mr. Wonderful is going to a show home. Looking forward to seeing him strut his stuff in the show ring.

This 5 month champion sired boy looking for a new playmate. Utd on all health regiments. Very playful and loving. Goes on a piddle pad but loves outside. Have a flight nanny if needed. Please private message only for more information

30/10/2022

EVERYONE..PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BID ON THESE ITEMS. IT IS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC

30/10/2022

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30/10/2022

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05/08/2022

This boy has gone to a new family.

31/07/2022

2 litters with 2 days. First litter was late arriving by a couple of days. The litter in the red was early by 5 days. ALL BOYS!! Needless to say I have boys available to new home in 12 weeks. All boys leaving as pets will have to be neutered and will have limited AKC registration. They will have shots to date, wormed and vet checked. I live in the Pensacola area but I do have flight nannies that can deliver.

05/07/2022

This adorable 16 week old happy boy is no longer available. He is playful but very loving. Both parents are champions. I'm located in the Pensacola area. I have wonderful flight nannies. Please pm for more details.