Newborn puppies should gain each day. For 8-week-old puppies that are just transitioning to their new homes, growth can be much more of a roller coaster. Since this breed typically does not reach over 3.2kg (though some pet Maltese do end up a bit larger than the standard, at 4kg), the end goal is well within sight; however, the road to reach it will be unique for every puppy. It is entirely possible for two 3-month-old Maltese puppies to be at different weights, but both end up as 4kg adults. Nevertheless, when you take a look at the growth rate, you will see an upward movement that stretches from birth to the 9 month mark. If a Maltese puppy is consistently on the low end of the scale, he will most likely end up being on the low end of the standard, which is 2.5 to 3kg. And if a Maltese puppy is consistently on the higher end of the growth scale, he is more than likely going to be on the higher end of the standard, at just under 4 to 5kg., and in some cases a bit larger. Most of the growing will be done in the first 6 months. For the 3 remaining months of 6 to 9 months old, there may be small adjustments in weight, height, or both.