Hello and thank you for visiting my websight! My name is Jacki Boelens and I have been raising TOP-QUALITY  A.K.C. registered Maltese for THIRTY-SIX YEARS!  My puppies are now a FIFTH GENERATION I have raised which is SUPERB for health and purity reasons! My lines date all the way back to 1976! I ONLY RAISE MALTESE and I DO NOT "MIX" MY GORGEOUS MALTESE WITH ANY OTHER BREED NOR WOULD I EVER!!!!! PLEASE CALL ME AT 309.935.6348 IF INTERESTED FROM 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. Central Time. If you e-mail me, PLEASE SEND ME YOUR PHONE # AND THE BEST TIME TO REACH YOU! IT IS WAY TOO HARD TO DISCUSS MY PUPPIES VIA EMAIL.  I just retired from teaching high school and am now able to devote full-time to my "babies" 24/7!  My first career was working as a registered veterinary technician. This is the ONLY breed we raise and I have devoted a lifetime to highly selective breeding and keeping the "best of the best" to continue my bloodlines! My little dad weighs 3 and half pounds and the moms weigh 4 to 6 pounds. We have a state-inspected kennel (Illinois has VERY RIGID inspections--as does A.K.C.!) The puppies are raised in a nursery which must be heated to 82 degrees for ultimate survival, growth, and warmth and the adults are in the main play area which is heated and air conditioned complete with a T.V. and DVD player!  My kennel is extremely clean and more so than a lot of people's homes! We live one hour north of Peoria, Illinois. I am now in my fifth generation of raising the highly prized and elegant A.K.C. Maltese! It has taken me several years to breed the Maltese I am very proud of--and you will be, too! They not only have "gorgeous looks," but "tops" in personality, as well! The prestigious AKC registry is the oldest and most desirable registry (think Westminster Dog Show). Their inspector does DNA testing on my Maltese for purity and proven parentage, require precise and stringent record keeping, and do rigid inspections for immaculate facilities (or they TAKE AWAY your A.K.C. license right on the spot!  NO OTHER REGISTRIES DO ALL OF THE ABOVE!)  I specialize in 3-6 lb. adult weights, the hard-to-find baby doll face (short nose), petite and compact bodies, and beautiful coats! One of my Maltese was on the Meaty Bones dog biscuit box in the grocery store and years ago, I sold one to Clint Eastwood's mother! My Maltese are kitty litter trained and non-shedding. The Maltese are on the list of allergy-free dogs. They are ideal for families, love to go on car rides, and will sit on your lap as long as you'll hold them. They love baby blankets and playing with their toys! I truly feel they are "little kids" in tiny white bodies! Please feel free to call and visit about any available puppies or upcoming litters at 309-935-6348! (More pictures are on my websight. PLEASE DO NOT "STEAL" MY PICTURES OF MY MALTESE I HAVE FAITHFULLY RAISED! THEY ARE COPYRIGHTED AND CHARGES MAY BE PRESSED!)  fondly, Jacki Boelens        (Four testimonials are written below)  "Jacki: I just wanted to give you an update on the two great puppies we purchased from you last year. Buster was born Jan. 7, 2007, to Pierre and Olivia. He is healthy, loves to snuggle, so he is our little snuggle bug. He absolutely loves children and could run for hours with them. He loves every dog he meets and wants to be their friend. He also loves to go for rides in the car (we take them everywhere) and going to the park. We thank God every day for such a great dog. We are blessed to have him in our lives. Bella was born on Feb. 27, 2007, to Pierre and Bitsy. She is a petite 4 lbs. She is our little sassy girl. If I didn't know better, she is a teenage girl in a dog's body. Everyone wants to play with her, because she is so adorable. She loves to go for rides in the car and loves the park. Buster doesn't have to talk to us, because she does all the talking! We kind of think of her as a drama queen. She also loves to get dressed up for the holidays and show off her cute outfits. Bella is truly special and has our hearts. We are actually considering a third puppy from you! Sincerely, Jonna and Eric Muzzarelli" and "Dear Jacki, Just a quick note to thank you so much for bringing Duke into our lives. He's absolutely beautiful and everything we could have hoped for. He's brought so much love to our family. Knowing you're a high school English teacher, the kids took your advice and they actually read him a bedtime story every night as they put him to bed! I took him for his check up this morning and the vet said he's doing great. We'll definitely send you a picture on his first birthday. Thanks again--fondly, the Gitkin family. From Mr. McGinnis:  "...I've had two Maltese in the past and thought they were awesome, but let me tell you, this little fellow takes the cake. He loves us like you would not believe!!! We better not let him catch us hugging each other without him, he wants to be right there in the middle!...basically it would take me an hour to go into detail but the long and short of it is, he is in a league all by himself. Everyone who meets him loves him, and visa-versa. He has blessed our lives and added value beyond measure. Thank you for your carefulness in breeding, you've done an excellent job." And finally from A. Boatman:  "Well, it's been almost a year since we were so fortunate to get our baby girl, Lucky, from you!  Enclosed is a calendar (Lucky is Miss March).  She received third place out of 415 pets!  I thank you again so very much for such a beautiful, smart, funny dog!  She is a true member of our family. We absolutely adore her.  Her birthday is Sunday and we have invited guests to our home to celebrate her first birthday party!  Peaple think I'm crazy, but she's my baby girl!"