1 Pour the curds and whey into the lined colander. 2  Rinse them gently with cool water, and sprinkle the curds with salt. 3  Tie up the cheesecloth, and press it a bit with your hands to remove excess whey. 4  Let the cheesecloth hang for 1 to 2 hours, then open it up and chop it coarsely.
How to Determine How Big a Maltese Puppy Will Get. It isn't hard to figure out how big your Maltese puppy will grow. The breed standard for this small white dog limits weight to just 7 pounds at maturity and states that 4 to 6 pounds is preferred. If you don't show your dog, an extra pound or so is acceptable -- but more than that probably indicates obesity and its attendant health risks.
mico_images/iStock/Getty Images. One of the oldest -- and smallest -- of dog breeds, the pure white Maltese falls under the American Kennel Club's toy group designation. The Maltese matures at no more than 7 pounds, with most specimens weighing between 4 and 6 pounds. Maltese puppies stop growing about the age of 8 months. By the time your Maltese reaches her first birthday, she's reached her full size, but it's a safe bet she hasn't grown significantly in the previous four months.