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.
usually about 5-8 lbs, however, some may be smaller if they are a teacup Maltese and others may reach up to 11 lbs (but this is not too common) 6 people found this useful.
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.