Maltipoos are a cross-breed/hybrid dog originating from the Maltese and the Toy or Miniature Poodle. The Maltipoo Commonly weighs between 4 - 12 lbs and can live around 12 - 16 years.
We’ve put together a list of other fun facts and articles about the Maltipoo breed that you can find below.
While there is no exact science as to why your maltipoo is whining or crying here are a couple of things we do know as we try to understand how to address and care for our maltipoo.
Allergies are widespread and almost expected to have; they are the most common chronic condition in the world. Probably every one of us has at least one allergy.
This Maltipoo Pricing Guide will help you in learning the costs of purchasing as well as continued costs of a Maltipoo. There are many factors to consider when looking for a maltipoo and the costs and value of these factors can vary. We’ll go through a few of the most common items to consider when looking for a Maltipoo Puppy.
If you have a hyper maltipoo and are looking for ways to calm your Maltipoo, this guide will give you some factors and tips on how to calm your maltipoo down.
Let’s start with the obvious. The Maltese is a purebred dog and the Maltipoo is a hybrid dog. In order for a dog to be considered 'purebred' he must be a descendant of known purebreds of the same breed. Most purebred dogs are registered with a kennel club, but it is not required. The clubs were created to keep a guideline that dictates the expected size of the dog, coloring, ear set, tail set etc.. This helps keep a consistent appearance within the breed.
Although the average lifespan of all dogs is about 10 - 13 years. Smaller dogs, such as the Maltipoo tend to have a bit longer of a life of 12 to 16 years.
Because maltipoos are a hybrid between a poodle and a Maltese, your puppies weight can vary from 5 to 20 pounds with a height of 8 to 14 inches. The size will also depend on whether a poodle parent was a toy or miniature.
Getting a dog or puppy on impulse is not usually a good idea. Each breed of dog was designed to do specific things. You need to decide what you want in a dog and what your dog will be doing before deciding on a breed. When different breeds were originally developed, there was a greater emphasis on the ability to do a job, such as herding, guarding, hunting, drafting, etc., than appearance. If a particular breed interests you, find out what the dog was bred to do.
Maltipoos have hair, unlike most breeds that have fur. Although hair and fur are very similar, their are some key differences to consider especially if you have allergic reactions to most dogs.
