History

Hello and welcome to my site! My name is Shasta Hay Grimes and our place is located in Kennewick, Washington State. I've been involved with the Maltese dog for about 20 years. Started out with my Grandma getting a few Maltese puppies from a Pet Store (not good quality at all! Got 10-12 pounds and had curly hair), then my own mother bought a few TOP Quality Su-Lee puppies and got into showing. I learned very young the difference between Pet and Show quality. Regardless, both Pet and Show quality Maltese dogs were simply wonderful lap dogs!  I've found the Maltese dog to be NOT like most small dogs. Maltese dogs don't seem to be a hyper, un-trainable or a high pitch barkers. Usually the Maltese dog will end up weighting 4-7 pounds with white long straight hair.  I've searched high and low to find the attitude and quality of dogs that I have now. Maltese dogs have the best temperament of any dog I have seen. Great around kids and other animals! Our puppies are raised around kids, other dogs, cats, a ferret and horses. Maltese dogs do not shed so they are good for people that normally can not have a dog. If you truly want a loveable lap dog then a Maltese is the perfect dog for you. Look like a celebrity and own one of these cute white long haired fluff balls! Even though we are located in Kennewick, Washington aka Tri-Cities WA. Kennewick WA is located in Eastern Washington (US). We can ship at the buyers expense to most states.

What we offer to a new Maltese puppy owner

I offer a 2 year health guarantee, AKC Maltese Registration Papers, 1st puppy shots, bath, nails trimmed and we start potty training the puppies right away. Our puppies get loads of attention and get used to being around kids, dogs and cats. This is a family hobby (Not a puppy mill) and all puppies receive the love and attention we so feel is needed. Puppies are all started on potty training from the day they can walk and treated apart of our family until they become apart of yours. Because this is NOT a puppy mill, we don't have any puppies with defects or health issues. So please don't ask me if I have a defected puppy to give at a discount! That happens only with inbreeding and usually only with puppy mills! It makes me sick that it happens, but people continue to get in a hurry to buy and don't check out the source of where their darling puppy came from! Then later they wonder why the Maltese puppy turns out to be 15 pounds and has health issues. In all the years I have been breeding, I have NEVER had a defected puppy. NEVER had a person come to be needing me to honor the health guarantee. When you pick up your puppy, you will also receive a small bag of puppy food and a chew toy.

Reserve your AKC Registered Maltese puppy now. 20% down and remaining due at time puppy is picked up around 10 weeks old. Discounts always offered to Pet Homes. I appreciate you taking the time view my site. Please feel free to give me a call or email with any questions about our family raised Maltese dogs. Our home is open to any visitors at any time! Meet the whole family to see why we love the Maltese bred so much.

I have a list of references I can offer at your request. I also offer a referral program for those that have bought from me in the past. We also offer a discount to those that purchase from Desert Hobby Maltese! Thank you for visiting Desert Hobby Maltese Dogs located in Kennewick WA Website and God bless you!

Check us out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Desert-Hobby-Maltese-Dogs/246293551989

Left to right...Itzy, Bounce, Gin and Jasmine

Interested in a Maltese puppy?

We have 1 female that is 1/2 Maltese 1/2 Coton De Tulear  Born in Jan.

These puppies will still be non shedding and look pure Maltese but if you are interested in a AKC Pure Maltese then we will be having a litter around March 2012. Reserve yours now, otherwise you might not even might the list.

e-mail deserthobbyranch@hotmail.com or call Shasta at 509-845-1802.

Above is a pic of Gin and Itzy's litter taken Oct 2011. Photo taken by Kangas Photography. See her site at http://www.kangasphotopraphy.com This photo is not to be used unless given permission by Desert Hobby Ranch or Shasta Grimes.

Got Maltese? If not, you are missing out!!!

Here is just an example of the smiles that a Maltese dog can bring to your face.  Come see for your self! Visitors always welcome! Located in the deserts of Washington State!

Click here  http://www.akc.org/breeds/maltese/index.cfm for further information about the Maltese dog.

Shop my site for Maltese lover clothing..

http://www.cafepress.com/desert_hobby

Meet our girls

AKC Registered Maltese Females

Left to right..Itzy (3 generation of our program), Gin and Jasmine.

Meet the man

AKC Registered Maltese Male

Watch Mi Bounce

Oh yes he LOVES attention. Come meet these Maltese see for yourself!

See more of Bounce and others on our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Desert-Hobby-Maltese-Dogs/246293551989

Our AKC Maltese Puppies

life sure is tuff being a Maltese puppy in our Tri-Cities, Washington state home!

Growing up Maltese!!

And below are pictures of the Maltese puppies well are just not puppies any longer. Thank you for the new families for sharing these pictures with us. You can see they are of great quality. Straight hair, perfect conformation and way fun attitudes! Once you go Maltese you won't go any other way!

Tamara with Izzy   and  Sara with Belgainne  

These two make me really proud. Martini on the right is a full sister to my female Itzy "Nemo and Cotton" and her owner Vicky of IL came back to me almost 6 years later and bought another one out of Gin by Bounce!

Back it up video of AKC Maltese dogs..super cute..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYCIMQKYFQ

AKC Maltese puppy playing with Meka video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irv6CQjaByA

Ahhh I'm so cute video of AKC Maltese puppies..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=terklB_rghY

From our family to yours...

Reserve your AKC Registered Maltese today! 509-845-1802 Shasta Hay Grimes or email deserthobbyranch@hotmail.com

Desert Hobby Ranch is located in Kennewick, WA. Eastern Washington State, about 35 minutes from Hermiston Oregon.