Maltipoo Feeding Resources

Your Maltipoo will grow the fastest during it’s first 6-months in life, so proper feeding and dieting is crucial especially during this time to ensure they live to the the average expected Maltipoo lifespan. Maltipoo puppies have a lot more energy than adult dogs so feeding them the proper diet as a puppy will definitely look a little different than when they’re older.

Meal Schedule

How often should you feed your Maltipoo?

• 2-3 months old: during the first month in a new home, it is recommended to free-feed a puppy. This means that fresh food should be available to the puppy at all times.

• 3 months - 1 year: during this time, your Maltipoo should be on a schedule of eating 3 meals per day.  

• 1 year and on: most adult Maltipoo dogs need to have at least 2 meals per day.

Meal Portions

Keep in mind that the amount of food you feed your Maltipoo depends on his size, age, metabolism and activity level. Below are the general feeding guidelines.

• 2 to 4 lbs. 1/3 to 1/2 cups per day.

• 5 to 8 lbs. 1/2 to 3/4 cups per day. 

• 8 to 10 lb. adult = 1/2 to 3/4 cups per day. 

• 10 to 12 lb. adult = 3/4 to 1 cup per day.

• 13 to 16 lb. adult = 1 to 1 and 1/4 cups per day.

We’ve put together a few resources to help guide you through the journey of learning what diet is best for your Maltipoo.