Do you know of any good maltese breeders with healthy puppies?

Last month we got a maltese puppy with a health guarantee, and she had all these blood infections and stuff and we ended up having to put her to sleep because she was in so much pain.Does anyone know of a good, reputable, humane maltese breeder with HEALTHY puppies?I am beggining to think there's no such thing as a healthy maltese...

Yeah the ones apart of the national breed club are.http://www.americanmaltese.org/2009_AMA_Breeders_List.pdf

Finding a really good breeder can be a minefield so I sympathise - and really sorry about your last pup. :-(Firstly, do lots of research on the maltese breed - what health problems are common, what hereditary testing is available etc. Know what to ask the breed, and how to judge the general health of the adults and pups.When you are ready, contact your countries Kennel Club. Find out if they have some sort of "Accredited breeder" scheme, as these usually demand higher standards.Through them and the breed club, shortlist a few breeders. Look for those who breed only registered dogs, are members of the breed club, and are accredited.You then start contacting these breeders and asking the right questions. Are both parents tested for all relevent diseases - and were the results very good? Even better - are any other relatives tested, such as grandparents, aunts and uncles, pups from previous litters etc.? Where are the dogs bred and raised - should be in the house, not a kennel or outbuilding. Are they inbred - brother-sister or parent-offspring mating? Avoid closely inbred dogs. What are their dogs general health like - what problems have they had? Ask if the pups have been properly wormed, vet checked etc.Any breeder that can't give you the right answers to these questions is best avoided.When you find a breeder that sounds great and claims to do everything right, ask to visit them and meet mother and pups. Check out the conditions they live in, and try to do a basic health check. Clear eyes, clean nose and ears, no discharge from anywhere, normal movement and behaviour, nice clean teeth and no bad breath, feel for lumps and bumps, hairloss, etc. You should at least check over the mother and the litter.Also consider how the breeder behaves toward you. Good breeders care about their pups and want them to go to the best homes. A god breeder will be happy to discuss the breed, dog care in general, thier breeding and showing etc. They will also ask you questions - such as about you home, your lifestyle, what experience you have. They should provide a contract and endorsements (eg a neutering contract), as well as a sample of the puppies food, info / care guide etc.Good luck in finding a great breeder - you may have to wait for a pup (many good breeders have waiting lists) or travel a long distance but it is worht it for a well bred, well cared for, healthy pup from an ethical breeder.