We are a small kennel dedicated to producing exquisite companions that exemplify the breed.

We specialize in Maltese exclusively.  Our puppies come with a health guarantee and are placed on an individual basis.

We have puppies that range in size from micro minis to toy. Each receives individual care and attention... helping to ensure healthy happy puppies are the outcome.

We hope you find the Puppy Care information below helpful. Please alswo see links at bottom of this page for more puppy care advice.

Enquiries welcome.

My new Puppy

Owning a dog can be an extremely rewarding experience, but it also carries with it quite a bit of responsibility. I hope this page will give you the information needed to make some good decisions regarding your puppy.

Playing with my new puppy
Stimulating play is important during the first week. Stalking and pouncing are important play behaviors in puppies and are necessary for proper muscular development. If given a sufficient outlet for these behaviors with toys. The best toys are lightweight and movable. Any toy that is small enough to be swallowed should be avoided.

Discipline and my puppy
Disciplining a young puppy may be necessary but harsh punishment should be avoided. Hand
clapping can be intimidating enough to inhibit undesirable behavior. However, remote punishment is preferred. Remote punishment consists of using something that appears unconnected to the punisher to stop the problem behavior. Examples include using spray bottle and spray puppy with water to stop problem behavior

Vacinations
Star Magic puppies are vaccinated against parvo virus and distemper at 3 weeks and given a full series vaccination at 8 weeks this helps to ensure the health of the puppy.  He also receives a deworming tablet at this time.  A routine vaccination schedule will protect your puppy from diseases: please remember to keep your puppy safe.

Food for my puppy
Diet is extremely important in the growing months of a dog's life, Star Magic puppies are started on Eukanuba and Iams puppy food.  And they are given only bottled water.  I would suggest that your puppy stay on the initial food and changing to a new food be done slowly due to health problems that may arise if done too quickly.

Puppies should be fed at least 4 times per day or free feeding at first Table foods are not recommended. Because they are generally very tasty, dogs will often begin to hold out for these and not eat their well-balanced dog food. If you choose to give your puppy table food,
be sure that at least 85% of its diet is good quality commercial puppy food.

Training my new puppy
A home with a badly trained puppy is not a happy home for you or the puppy.

a) The puppy's bed may be a box, or crate

b) Enclose the bed in a small area, such as a laundry room. Cover this area with newspapers to be used at night, or when your pup is left unsupervised.

c) The secret to housebreaking is making it a positive thing. Use a special treat each time, along with a signal word or phrase. this proccess speeds up his training because your puppy only wants to please you.

d) The first thing in the morning, the puppy should be scooted to the designated area saying the signal word and keep the treat handy This is so he can learn his way to the door and the
proper area Let him sniff about. The moment he has relieved himself, pat him on the head and immediately give him his treat bring him into the house. Do not let him play about. The toilet period and play period should be definitely separate in the puppy's routine.

e) The puppy should then be fed. In a short while the puppy will become uneasy and walk in circles sniffing at the floor. The puppy should then be scooted and coaxed to the outside area as quickly as possible.

f) This routine should be repeated every hour or two throughout the day, especially after meals and naps.

Socializing my puppy
The socialization period for dogs is between 4 and 12 weeks of age. During that time, the puppy is very impressionable to social influences. If it has good experiences with men, women, children, cats, other dogs, etc., it is likely to accept them throughout life.  If the experiences are absent or unpleasant, it may become apprehensive or adverse to any of them. Therefore, during the period of socialization, we encourage you to expose your dog to as many types of social events and influences as possible. BUT please remember to have your puppy vaccinatied first and give him time at home before verturing out

Please visit the links below for more information on caring for your new Maltese puppy

Feeding

House Training

Hypoglycemia

Tear Stains