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by justint
ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
weightWhat is normal weight of a maltese full grown.

DISCUSSION:

I believe the normal weight range is something like 4-7 pounds. Cubbie has weighed (full grown) between 4.2-5 lbs. I don't know what he weighs now, but it is probably closer to 5 lbs.
Felicia & Cubbie

We asked that question on a survey several months ago that 600 people took about their Maltese. Here were the results:

Still a puppy 110 18%

Under 4 lbs 28 4%

4-5 lbs 96 16%

5-6 lbs 78 13%

6-7 lbs 73 12%

7-8 lbs 61 10%

8-9 lbs 50 8%

9-10 lbs 50 8%

Over 10 lbs 50 8%

Jay

Still a puppy	110	18%
Under 4 lbs	28	4%
4-5 lbs	96	16%
5-6 lbs	78	13%
6-7 lbs	73	12%
7-8 lbs	61	10%
8-9 lbs	50	8%
9-10 lbs	50	8%
Over 10 lbs	50	8%