Susen's Maltese (Houston)

[maltilover]

Hi everyone! I just joined MT a few days ago and I am a first-time poster. Eeeks. Anyways, I really wanted your opinion since you ladies know SO much more than I do. I've been searching for a reputable breeder near the Houston area. I've stumbled upon many BYB and what I think was a puppymill?! I haven't found a breeder I liked, until I found out about Susen Kennedy. She seemed to say all the right things, but who knows? Has anyone had experience with Susen's Maltese in Cypress. You can PM if you don't want to post anything. I checked with Rhapsody and Pashes, but gosh, I don't have that kind of money! All I want is a healthy and happy beautiful Maltese! Anyways, thanks to all of you posters. I've really learned a great deal about breeders from you. Any advice/tips are welcome :)

[I Found Nemo]

Hi everyone! I just joined MT a few days ago and I am a first-time poster. Eeeks. Anyways, I really wanted your opinion since you ladies know SO much more than I do. I've been searching for a reputable breeder near the Houston area. I've stumbled upon many BYB and what I think was a puppymill?! I haven't found a breeder I liked, until I found out about Susen Kennedy. She seemed to say all the right things, but who knows? Has anyone had experience with Susen's Maltese in Cypress. You can PM if you don't want to post anything. I checked with Rhapsody and Pashes, but gosh, I don't have that kind of money! All I want is a healthy and happy beautiful Maltese! Anyways, thanks to all of you posters. I've really learned a great deal about breeders from you. Any advice/tips are welcome :)

Hi and welcome to MT..Do u have a website for this breeder??
ANDREA:D

[I Found Nemo]

http://puppydogweb.com/kennels/maltese_kennedy.htm
Is this it????

[I Found Nemo]

I mean she looks good to me, I don't see any red flags!
her babies are really cute also..
ANDREA

[MaxJack'sMom]

Wow! I checked out the web page you gave Andrea, and she sure does look like the real thing.

[maltilover]

yeah. that's the only thing on the web i could find on her. ahh it makes me feel so good that you approve haha. i'm visiting her soon, so i'll tell you all what i think. thanks for your help :)

[MalteseJane]

What a small world. I bought Alex from Susan in July 1997. At that time she did not have a website and I found her through the newspaper. She did not show at the time either. But her babies were very well kept in x-pens in the kitchen. No cages. Her kids played with the pups. They were part of the family. The only thing I was disapointed with, is that she did not follow how the pup is doing after he was sold. Maybe now she does. Alex had an undescended testicle but since I had him neutered anyway it was no big deal. He also has luxating patellas (had them repaired with the cruciate ligament) but even the best of breeders can have pups with bad patellas. If Alex would not be such a jumper, he might not have had a problem with it. Climbing baby gates is not exactly recommended either. All in all Alex's health has been good. He is 10 years old now, has all his teeth, acts like a young pup. Would I buy from her again ? Yes but I would ask more questions then I did the first time. From the little I saw of her website (took a quick look) she also has raised her price quite a bit.

[I Found Nemo]

WOW Janine thats amazing, it is a small world.
Well Maltilover (Sorry I dont know ur name:D ) I think she is worth checking out and seeing if your happy with her, hey and thanks for letting us know about her. I'll be waiting for you and your answer, I hope u get a pup:hearter:
Good Luck,
ANDREA

[maltilover]

Sorry Andrea, I guess my crazy obsession with Maltese babies made me forget my manners! My name is Tara. Thanks everyone! From what I've heard she seems to be reputable. My greatest fear is being duped by a greedy, unethical breeder. We had a horrible experience with a BYB when buying our previous puppy (Golden Retriever). My family doesn't want to go through another painful loss. I'll def keep you updated!

[I Found Nemo]

Sorry Andrea, I guess my crazy obsession with Maltese babies made me forget my manners! My name is Tara. Thanks everyone! From what I've heard she seems to be reputable. My greatest fear is being duped by a greedy, unethical breeder. We had a horrible experience with a BYB when buying our previous puppy (Golden Retriever). My family doesn't want to go through another painful loss. I'll def keep you updated!
Tara,
I know what you mean, Nemo is from a petstore and I didnt know much 2yrs ago but now I'm a sea of info:D It's great you are being so cautious it will pay off for you, She really looks good so I know you should get a cute little baby:wink5: Lots Of Luck,:goodluck:
ANDREA

[kelkiss5]

Hi Tara and welcome to MT. Well I just checked out her site and I would say she seems alright. She has some nice looking Malts. When are you going to visit???

[plumie]

Welcome to MT

When I first start searching for my maltese. I was looking into Susen's maltese since shes only 30 mins away from me. I emailed her inquiry on a female puppy. She send me a long email, I read through and everything sounds good. She seem like a very nice lady, care about her customer and maltese. But when got to the price list, I noticed the word Teacup would charge more. To me teacup is not a good sign. We have another member who got her boy there and hes really cute.

Good luck with your search.

[Miss Melanie]

Tara, welcome to this web site. Good luck in your hunt for a Maltese. In the long and short run you will be so much more happy that you took your time and did all the research you are doing.
Susen's dog's sure do look nice. I am VERY impressed she takes time with her clients and has made a book for them. Good for her.
enJOY!
Melanie

[Morkie4]

SO IS THERE AN UPDATE ON THIS????:confused:

[kcalbat]

Welcome to MT

When I first start searching for my maltese. I was looking into Susen's maltese since shes only 30 mins away from me. I emailed her inquiry on a female puppy. She send me a long email, I read through and everything sounds good. She seem like a very nice lady, care about her customer and maltese. But when got to the price list, I noticed the word Teacup would charge more. To me teacup is not a good sign. We have another member who got her boy there and hes really cute.

Good luck with your search.


oh yes....here are some more pics if it works

Skwooshee in oil...he looks silly haha ....he gets washed out tomorrow....


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/kcalbat/hmmm008.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/kcalbat/hmmm007.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/kcalbat/hmmm004.jpg


you can tell hes mad at me for his bath hahaha.

Anyhow...i would love to hear for an update.

I asked Susen about the teacup thing before I got Swkooshee.

She says that every once in a while her dogs will throw an extra small puppy. She sells them automatically on spay/neuter contracts. You'll have to ask her as well.

[maltesemum]

oh yes....here are some more pics if it works

Skwooshee in oil...he looks silly haha ....he gets washed out tomorrow....


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/kcalbat/hmmm008.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/kcalbat/hmmm007.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/kcalbat/hmmm004.jpg


you can tell hes mad at me for his bath hahaha.

Anyhow...i would love to hear for an update.

I asked Susen about the teacup thing before I got Swkooshee.

She says that every once in a while her dogs will throw an extra small puppy. She sells them automatically on spay/neuter contracts. You'll have to ask her as well.


awww he is a darling:hearter: even with the oil:p have you washed it out yet, let us know how his coat turned out!

[I Found Nemo]

Hi everyone! I just joined MT a few days ago and I am a first-time poster. Eeeks. Anyways, I really wanted your opinion since you ladies know SO much more than I do. I've been searching for a reputable breeder near the Houston area. I've stumbled upon many BYB and what I think was a puppymill?! I haven't found a breeder I liked, until I found out about Susen Kennedy. She seemed to say all the right things, but who knows? Has anyone had experience with Susen's Maltese in Cypress. You can PM if you don't want to post anything. I checked with Rhapsody and Pashes, but gosh, I don't have that kind of money! All I want is a healthy and happy beautiful Maltese! Anyways, thanks to all of you posters. I've really learned a great deal about breeders from you. Any advice/tips are welcome :)

What ever happened? Did you go with this breeder, did u get your baby? Please come back and update...
ANDREA:D

[kelkiss5]

What ever happened? Did you go with this breeder, did u get your baby? Please come back and update...
ANDREA:D
I no please let us know, we wana know.LOL

[plumie]

oh yes....here are some more pics if it works

Skwooshee in oil...he looks silly haha ....he gets washed out tomorrow....


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/kcalbat/hmmm008.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/kcalbat/hmmm007.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/kcalbat/hmmm004.jpg


you can tell hes mad at me for his bath hahaha.

Anyhow...i would love to hear for an update.

I asked Susen about the teacup thing before I got Swkooshee.

She says that every once in a while her dogs will throw an extra small puppy. She sells them automatically on spay/neuter contracts. You'll have to ask her as well.


Gosh Kelli.... I just love Swkooshee hair. Its so white and healthy looking. He still look cute even with his hair wet. :D

[Morkie4]

Skwhooshee is adorable!!!! He has such a lovely face and great coat!:hearter: :hearter:

[maltilover]

hey guys, sorry for not updating earlier. we visited susen on saturday and really liked her. we fell in love with an adorable male puppy. he'll be 5 months in 3 days. we ended up picking him up on monday night. i'm absolutely in love. as soon as i find my camera, i will update pictures! thanks for the all advice/welcomes. ahh! it's back to puppy time :D

[I Found Nemo]

hey guys, sorry for not updating earlier. we visited susen on saturday and really liked her. we fell in love with an adorable male puppy. he'll be 5 months in 3 days. we ended up picking him up on monday night. i'm absolutely in love. as soon as i find my camera, i will update pictures! thanks for the all advice/welcomes. ahh! it's back to puppy time :D

Hey come back and update, please..
ANDREA:D

[kcalbat]

totally AWESOME! hey ...maybe you can take him by my petmart(the 290 and spring cypress one!) I have Skwooshee with me EVERYDAY...

i would love to see your beautiful boy!

[jazzysmom]

Happy to hear you got you furbaby but we need pictures!!!

[I Found Nemo]

:( her website isn't there anymore, I wonder what happened:confused:

[Christie]

What a small world. I bought Alex from Susan in July 1997. At that time she did not have a website and I found her through the newspaper. She did not show at the time either. But her babies were very well kept in x-pens in the kitchen. No cages. Her kids played with the pups. They were part of the family. The only thing I was disapointed with, is that she did not follow how the pup is doing after he was sold. Maybe now she does. Alex had an undescended testicle but since I had him neutered anyway it was no big deal. He also has luxating patellas (had them repaired with the cruciate ligament) but even the best of breeders can have pups with bad patellas. If Alex would not be such a jumper, he might not have had a problem with it. Climbing baby gates is not exactly recommended either. All in all Alex's health has been good. He is 10 years old now, has all his teeth, acts like a young pup. Would I buy from her again ? Yes but I would ask more questions then I did the first time. From the little I saw of her website (took a quick look) she also has raised her price quite a bit.


Do you happen to have an email address for her? I'm also looking. I'm in the Dallas area, but am also looking in the Houston area. When I clicked on that link, her site's not there anymore.

[I Found Nemo]

Do you happen to have an email address for her? I'm also looking. I'm in the Dallas area, but am also looking in the Houston area. When I clicked on that link, her site's not there anymore.

I know I looked and I couldn't find it, I'll try to contact Janine (MAlteseJane) for you and see if she has an address..
ANDREA

[Christie]

I know I looked and I couldn't find it, I'll try to contact Janine (MAlteseJane) for you and see if she has an address..
ANDREA

Someone else sent it to me. Thank you, though!!!

[I Found Nemo]

Someone else sent it to me. Thank you, though!!!

:D Ok, glad you got it

Your Welcome
ANDREA

[Tiramisu]

I'm still looking, too. Please send me the link to Susen. THANKS

[plumie]

heres info on Susen's Kennel
http://www.breeders.net/breeder/120664

you can contact her through that site

[I Found Nemo]

heres info on Susen's Kennel
http://www.breeders.net/breeder/120664

you can contact her through that site

:hearter: :hearter: oh my God, her babies are just gorgeous..
ANDREA:hearter:

[Morkie4]

Tinkerbelle and Genuine Jewel are just gorgeous!!! Such lovely expressions on their faces....love the faces!!!!:hearter: :hearter: :hearter:

[kcalbat]

Jewel is Skwooshee's momma.

[******468]

I lost both of my maltese in a 2 day period. The baby Rachael had cushing that mask a large liver tumor. The big boy Bob had multiple myeloma. I was planning to wait
for awhile before getting a couple of friends. I did a google
search for Houston maltese breeders. Susen's maltese
appeared to be the closest to me. I called a breader in Buda. Did not appear to be to interested in getting back
with me after I left several messages. Talked to a breeder in Ft. Worth. Very nice lady. My only issue was that I was not planning to go to Ft. Worth in the near future. I talked
to Susen. She told me what she had. I was looking for
larger than standard. The 2 puppies that she had were
going to be smaller than what I had wanted. I set up an
appointment to look at the puppies. I talked to her for
3 to 4 hours prior to my appointment. Saw the puppies.
I now have Billybob and Mattie. My Vet had only good comments when he did his exam. His exact words were
"that I got a couple of winners." He said that that they were solid. No health problems. Susen really sets you up
so you can properly care for your puppies. Her book
informs you on a variety of issues. I have talked to her on numerous occassions since I got the puppies. I would
recommend Susen and her puppies to anyone looking
for a top notch breeder and puppies.:)

[maltchimom]

I am so glad you found good healthy puppies. I know you will enjoy them. We want pictures!!!!!.

[Morkie4]

I lost both of my maltese in a 2 day period. The baby Rachael had cushing that mask a large liver tumor. The big boy Bob had multiple myeloma. I was planning to wait
for awhile before getting a couple of friends. I did a google
search for Houston maltese breeders. Susen's maltese
appeared to be the closest to me. I called a breader in Buda. Did not appear to be to interested in getting back
with me after I left several messages. Talked to a breeder in Ft. Worth. Very nice lady. My only issue was that I was not planning to go to Ft. Worth in the near future. I talked
to Susen. She told me what she had. I was looking for
larger than standard. The 2 puppies that she had were
going to be smaller than what I had wanted. I set up an
appointment to look at the puppies. I talked to her for
3 to 4 hours prior to my appointment. Saw the puppies.
I now have Billybob and Mattie. My Vet had only good comments when he did his exam. His exact words were
"that I got a couple of winners." He said that that they were solid. No health problems. Susen really sets you up
so you can properly care for your puppies. Her book
informs you on a variety of issues. I have talked to her on numerous occassions since I got the puppies. I would
recommend Susen and her puppies to anyone looking
for a top notch breeder and puppies.:)

Glad you found some cute and healthy pups! Sorry for the loss of your other darlings.....that was very sad!!!

Welcome to the forum and please take the time to use the introduction area to tell us a little about yourself!!

[kcalbat]

sorry for the loss of the two puppies, but congrats on the new additions.

My Maltese is from Susen's Maltese as well. Pictures?