I've known this breeder for over 23 years, and in that time I've consistently seen a level of dedication and integrity that is rare. Her commitment to the Maltese breed goes far beyond simply raising puppies - she is deeply invested in preserving and improving the breed through thoughtful, responsible breeding practices. She regularly shows her dogs, and many have earned placements, which speaks not only to the quality of her breeding program but also to the care, trianing and attention she gives each dog. Her knowledge of the breed is extensive, and she is always focused on health, temperament, and adherence to breed standards. What stands out most is how much she genuinely cares - about her dogs, about the families they go to, and about the long-term future of the breed. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for well-bred Maltese from someone who truly does things the right way. read more

PLEASE BE AWARE: I am writing this on what should have been my beautiful baby Bamboo's 3rd birthday with unimaginable grief and pain, hoping no other family ever has to endure what I have been through. My experience with Kathryn Henzerling of Bella Dolce Maltese has been devastating and infuriating. If you are considering buying from this breeder, understand this clearly: the support and responsibility she talks about before you hand her the money may not exist once you actually need it! I reached out to Kathryn after losing my 1-year-old Maltese from a different breeder to GME, a cruel and devastating neurological disease. Kathryn insisted that this disease is extremely rare and is associated with unethical breeding. She assured me that if I purchased a puppy from her, should anything like that ever happen, she would stand behind her dogs regardless because that is what a responsible breeder does, regardless of their "1 year limited health guarantee." I put my trust in her and purchased a puppy from her. Tragically, at just 2 years old, my precious baby began showing severe neurological symptoms, the same nightmare all over again. Despite everything we did and thousands of dollars we spent to try and save her, she passed away. When I turned to Kathryn in my devastation, I was met with blame instead of compassion. She offered a $1000 "courtesy refund," unfortunately that promise was never honored, and she has deleted me from all social media platforms and has refused any further communication. I expected honesty, accountability, and compassion from someone claiming to be an "ethical breeder" as well as a "breeder of merit," instead I received empty promises and zero follow-through when it actually mattered! I would strongly caution anyone to think twice and be prepared for the possibility that the promises made upfront may be worthless when it counts the most. What is especially concerning is I have since become aware of other individuals who have reported serious health issues in dogs purchased from Kathryn and her breeding lines, including similar neurological conditions. Please visit GME Awareness & Neurological Conditions In Maltese on Facebook, as well as other pages designated to GME in this breed, as it is far more common than Maltese breeders are leading us to believe. read more

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This breeder has the most beautiful Maltese puppies. I got my Vivienne there and she is the joy of my life! She has the most gorgeous coat and struts around like a boss. read more

My wife and I came to your home in the middle of contractors doing renovations for the sale of your home. We paid your fee in cash. Everything went well and my wife and I left in a happy mood. I'm not complaining about our little Kai, as he is very well behaved. Kai is v loving and very affectionate to everyone he meets. I just thought it would help you to know about his overall health which is very good. Sorry to have bothered you. read more

I would highly recommend Kathryn of Bella Dolce, she is knowledgeable, responsive, and truly loves her Maltese. As an experienced Maltese owner who have worked with different breeders, I can say that her dogs are gorgeous, have beautiful faces, sound health, and a happy disposition. read more

I was looking for a breeder who loves Maltese as much as I do. It took me a bit and expanded area search and when I came across Bella Dolce Maltese I knew I found what I was looking for. Kathryn makes sure her Maltese are re-homed to the absolute perfect family environment for a puppy. She goes above and beyond to make sure your experience of a new puppy is wonderful and she is always available to answer any questions that may arise. If you are looking to add a pure bred Maltese to your family, please contact Kathryn at Bella Dolce Maltese. read more

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Check on my little Nambo!!!! Kathryn is super friendly and extremely responsible. She is the best Maltese breeder!! BEST!! read more

Bella Dolce Maltese - Check on my little Nambo!!!! Kathryn is super friendly and extremely responsible. She is the best Maltese breeder!! BEST!! - Pet Breeders Near Me

Got my little fur baby Aspen from Kathryn at Bella Dolce....a beautiful, sweet, lovable little girl, this little perfect dog loves to please... Katheryn was very helpful with many good tips on health care and maintenance for the Maltese dog and our transition to her new home...she raises the sweetest, most lovable little white dogs that run to greet you when you visit...all so happy to see you, like a long lost friend... Kathryn is a very knowledgeable and caring breeder, you can tell by the way her dogs behave...the best place to get you a beautiful little Maltese... read more

I had wanted a Maltese for a long time and after researching several breeders, I came across Bella Dolce Maltese. I spoke to Kathryn, who took the time to talk to me about her dogs. She was very friendly, knowledgeable (it was like talking to an old friend) and she answered all of my questions without making me feel like I was the one being questioned. After making to trip over to Phoenix, I was happy to see that the Maltese that Kathryn owns are not only beautiful, but also part of her extended family. They are raised right in her home, everything was very clean. You can instatnly see that all the dogs are valued family members. The dogs were extremely sweet and very friendly! Kathryn took the time to explain her dogs backround, her health guarantee, the vaccines given to my puppy and also what I needed to know to have at home for my new baby! She isnt just a breeder, she also shows her dogs and Kathryn has been my friend and mentor throughout this whole process. She has always been open to taking my calls or emails for all of my silly questions and concerns. She is extremely knowledgeable and I can't imagine feeling comfortable acquiring a dog from anyone else. I would recommend Bella Dolce Maltese to anyone in the market for their next lap dog! Oh, and did I mention that my puppy was already wee-wee pad trained when I got her?? And she is so smart too! We are so in love with our little girl! We get so many compliments on how beautiful and sweet she is! read more

Kathryn Henzerling Breeds Champions, and she is a great Champion of the breed. I love all breeds, and have been blessed to be around Kathryn and her puppies for years, ALWAYS admiring the time, love. and attention to each puppy she breeds. Her knowledge runs deep. She takes every step, every proper measure, to ensure the best breeding practices and safety of her pups during breeding, gestation, delivery, and even makes herself available for consult after one is lucky enough to bring one of these babies home. Her puppies are healthy, smart, affectionate, loving, and ready to bond with their new family. If you are like me, you understand there are 2 investments in a pet. The financial, and more importantly, the love you share with them. YOU WANT a healthy animal, so where you get the puppy is very important. Whether you are showing or not, go with the best. 3 years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to bring little Rocky home. In addition to being a wonderful breeder, Kathryn is a little bit of a matchmaker. She KNEW this was my puppy. She was right! My maltese is not just a pet, I refer to him as my Soul Mutt. It is true Puppy Love. I could not be happier, and give Bella Dolce the highest recommendation! read more

I have rescued dogs since my son went to college. Three have been Maltese and I fell in love with the breed. Because they all developed serious health problems relatively early, I decided to find a puppy. I did a ton of research, asked a million questions and found Kathryn through the AKC website. She was responsive, educative ( just look at her website) and seemed to always have time for yet another chat. I picked up my puppy, brought her home on the plane and she adapted so well to this trauma and change in her young little life it was amazing. She sleeps all night in a pen and 9/10 uses a puppy pad. She is now 4 lbs, loves to go bye-bye and travels very well in the car. She plays with every toy, plays ball with me and loves every visitor. She is an absolute love and I can't give enough recognition to Kathryn for raising not only a beautiful puppy but also a totally beautiful personality. read more

Kathryn is the knowledgable, friendly and a genuinely caring person She let me socialize with my puppy and her mom many times until my puppy was big enough to come home with me. It really made the experience better watching my puppy grow and getting to know her while also learning about the proper ways of caring for a Maltese puppy. If I have any questions I call Kathryn and she always gets back to me right away. My Maltese is the best dog I could ever ask for. Smart, sweet tempered, loving, playful, healthy and beautiful. I highly recommend Bella dolce Maltese if you are interested in a Maltese puppy. read more

We had wanted a Maltese for many years and were delighted when we found Bella Dolce Maltese & Kathryn. Kathryn made the entire process seem easy and we really relied on her guidance for welcoming a puppy in our home. She was extremely flexible, cared about all of her puppies, loved them, and was experienced and knowledgeable. She worked with us to select the right puppy and allowed us several visits as we got closer to taking our puppy home. After making the transition to his new home, Kathryn still remains close as she has remained a guiding resource for us as we enter new stages with our puppy. We plan on giving our puppy a playmate in the next year and we will be choosing Bella Dolce Maltese & Kathryn again. read more

I am so grateful to have met Kathryn when l was interested in adding a new puppy to our family. Never having my own puppy before...I was new to this whole experience but that wasn't a problem for Kathryn. She made sure that I was well informed on everything that I was going to need for my home as well as the personal knowledge to make sure that my baby would be safe at all times. She sent me home with detailed instructions, sample of food, & two training pads. I often joke with her about how I am so glad that she has been there for me during all my crazy first Puppy-Mommy moments, questions, and concerns! ( I am not ashamed to say they were quite a few in the beginning!) On one of the many (likely unecessary) trips to the vet during the first month....the diagnosis was " A healthy puppy!" With that being said.....Not one time did Kathryn make me feel like I was bothering her! I have heard countless horror stories about other breeders and sick puppies so I just think thank God for allowing our paths to cross! Not only did I gain a wonderful resource but more important, I also gained a beautiful friend! I would recommend Bella Dolce to anyone who's looking for a beautiful and most of all a healthy puppy to love! read more

Bella Dolce Maltese - This pic was taken during our first visit to Kathryn"s beautiful home where my husband and I fell in love with our baby, Layah! - Pet Breeders Near Me

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If you are looking for the absolute best Maltese breeder your search is over. Kathryn is a very rare breed herself, Smart, beautiful and the most knowledgeable breeder I have ever spoken to she is also the kindest. After losing my beloved Maltese Flurrie to a genetic disorder Kathryn took the time to not only educate me on what a proper breeder should be she also took the time to console me on my loss and to find me the absolute best Maltese puppy ever who I named Matisse. In fact after a few years I even got a brother for her which I named Monet. Kathryn's puppies are raised in her home and surrounded by love from day one. They are raised alongside Kathryn's own children and are properly socialized for any environment whether it be a family dog surrounded by children or a total lap dog or even just spoiled brats like my dogs. Rest assured that you have found the absolute best Maltese breeder anywhere! read more