Maltipoo
Crossbreed · approximate traits
Parent breeds: Maltese × Toy Poodle
A Maltese and toy poodle cross: a tiny, affectionate, barely shedding apartment companion.
- Lifespan
- 10–15 years
- Weight
- 2–9 kg
- Height
- 20–35 cm
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Pros
- Barely sheds
- Very easy to train
- Suits apartments and first-time owners
Keep in mind
- Doesn't handle long hours alone
- Temperament and coat depend on the parents
Living together
- Brush daily and see a groomer regularly
- Supervise play with kids, it's a fragile dog
Traits
Life at home
Apartment-friendly
Noise level
Tolerates being alone
Size
Character
Good with children
Good with other pets
Calm temperament
Trainability
Beginner-friendly
Activity, care and costs
Exercise needs
Grooming needs
Shedding
Cost of ownership
In crossbreeds, traits depend on the parents and can vary a lot from puppy to puppy.
Similar breeds
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Maltese
3–4 kg · 14–17 years
A tiny, calm apartment dog that barely sheds but has a long coat that needs care.
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Bichon Frise
3–5 kg · 12–15 years
A compact, friendly, low-shedding apartment companion if you're ready for regular grooming.
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Morkie
1–5 kg · 10–13 years
A Maltese and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, loving, barely shedding companion, but yappy.
Crossbreed
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Havanese
3–6 kg · 13–15 years
A small, gentle, trainable apartment companion that needs constant contact with people.
