Recommended Maltipoo Outfits & Apparel
Maltipoos are small dogs and it can be fun to dress them up in clothing and accessories to make them look adorable as you carry them around town with you. Along with looking stylish, clothing can help keep your Maltipoo warm in cold weather and shoes can protect the paws from the heat as well as the cold that can burn and crack their tender pads.
Because Maltipoos have a single coat of hair, layering them with a sweater or vest can help so much while out in the cold weather. Maltipoos are more vulnerable to weather changes than the bigger breeds so you should try to avoid bringing your Maltipoo out in severe weather. However if there is a need to go out in the weather, a good coat is all you need to make your Maltipoo more comfortable.
If you live in an area that has cold, harsh winters, clothing will be helpful for keeping your Maltipoo comfortable enough to be willing to go outside. This is great when it comes to house training or staying outside long enough to maintain his exercise requirements.
Below are some great options for keeping your Maltipoo warm out in the cold weather.
Your Maltipoo’s paws should be protected as well. You do have the option to choose between shoes and paw wax. If you do decide to go with paw wax, be sure to choose a good quality option.
Another thing to think about is using a harness. The toy Poodle and the Maltese are prone to collapsed trachea so this means that the Maltipoo will be at risk for this as well.
It is a genetic weakness in the trachea rings. The most common way for this to develop is when a dog is on leash with just a collar on. Any tugging, lunging, etc. puts all pressure onto the dog's neck and this can wear on the cartilage rings or in some cases, cause a sudden collapse. You can avoid this and keep your Maltipoo happy and healthy by using a harness when on leash. It helps to disperse the pressure across a dog's chest, back and shoulders and keeps any force and tension away from the neck.
You can look for clothing that has a harness connector hole sewn into the back of the garment. It looks like a button hole. This way, your puppy or dog can wear his regular harness, with his coat on top. This will allow you to easily attach the leash.
Along with all of these necessities, it is also fun to include things likes bows, handkerchiefs, swimsuits for the summer etc.
