Maltipoo Puppies: A Comprehensive Guide to the Pros, Cons, and Compatibility
Are you considering bringing a Maltipoo puppy into your life? This adorable blend of Maltese and Poodle has been gaining popularity recently, and for good reason. Maltipoos boast many great qualities that make them excellent companions, but it's also important to consider potential challenges. Let's dive into the pros and cons of Maltipoos to help you decide if they're the right fit for you and your family.
The Pros of Maltipoos
Maltipoos are the cutest little puppies and they’re so fun to play with.
Maltipoos are Hypoallergenic
One of the many qualities of the Maltipoo is they are considered hypoallergenic. This is a pro for many reasons, it’s a lot less likely to trigger allergies, it’s great for people with asthma, and there's a lot less to clean up from hair fallout. Although Maltipoos are hypoallergenic, there are rare instances a dog can trigger allergies based on their saliva and urine proteins so it’s a good idea to visit and spend a few minutes with a Maltipoo puppy if you’re worried of allergies.
Maltipoos have a Friendly and Loving Temperament
Maltipoos are known for their gentle and affectionate nature. They are loyal, happy companions that are likely to get along well with most family members. They display some differences between genders, with males tending to be more affectionate and females more independent. Maturity also comes quicker in females, often around the six-month mark.
maltipoo-puppy-sitting
Maltipoos are Perfect for Small Living Spaces
With an average weight ranging from 5 to 20 pounds, Maltipoos are an ideal size for small homes and apartments. Their compact size comes from the influence of their Poodle parent, which can be toy-sized or moyen.
Maltipoos come in Many Colors
Another great quality of the Maltipoo is that they come in basically every color imaginable. If you have ever dreamed of having a puppy in a specific color, take a look into the maltipoos and see if it’s the perfect color for you. These color variations can make having a Maltipoo fun and unique.
Maltipoos are Easy to Train
Maltipoos are very intelligent and are easy to train with the right rewards. They are very reward-driven, and this can help speed up the training process. With regular practice, your puppy will learn in no time.
Maltipoos are Great with Kids
If you have children in your home, you’ll have luck with Maltipoo. Maltipoos are gentle and sensitive with little kids, they are understanding and know when they need to be calmer. But as younger children can be a little rougher, they can easily harm a small puppy. Because of this, it is best to keep all children supervised around pets.
They are also sensitive, and they love to be around you all of the time. And when you’re hurt, they can feel it. Their sensitivity also makes them great therapy dogs.
Manageable Energy Levels
Your maltipoo will love to play, they have a lot of energy and need daily exercise. But they don’t require intense workouts of larger breeds. A quick walk around the block or a game of fetch will wear them out. But they might feel like they are too excited sometimes and need help calming down.
Cons of Maltipoos
Like all breeds, Maltipoos have pros and cons.These will probably be the factors you look at when deciding whether a Maltipoo works for you or not. If you can make it through this part, nothing is stopping you from your dream dog.
Grooming
Maltipoos have the fantastic benefit of being hypoallergenic. But this means they are also high maintenance for grooming. One of the best ways to maintain their beautiful hair is by brushing them with a slicker brush every day. You will want to brush them from head to tail, focusing behind the ears and on their stomachs. You will also want to have special brushes in case of mats. If you are able to keep up on this, you will save a lot of time in the long run for grooming.
Stubborn
Like most intelligent breeds, Maltipoos are known to be a little stubborn, especially females. This can make it a little harder to train them but Maltipoos are reward driven so if you have a treat to encourage them, it will be a lot easier.
Common
Yes, the fact that Maltipoos are common is a pro and a con. Because they are so common, it can be hard to find a reputable Maltipoo breeder. There will be a lot of puppy scammers, but there are usually common red flags that you can find out about here, How To Spot a Puppy Scam. Most Maltipoos are likely to come from backyard breeders and puppy mills.
Barking
Like all dogs Maltipoos do bark, but there are a few reasons why your puppy might be barking. This article has different reasons they might be barking and solutions for the different reasons,Do Maltipoos Bark a Lot? The maltipoo barking level is a medium, so not too bad, but they will still bark at some things.
Separation Anxiety
Maltipoos love attention, and if you leave for long periods of time, they may not take it well. Your dog will develop separation anxiety if you separate yourself from them most of the day. But they are so fun to be around so this one shouldn’t be hard.
Known Potential Medical Conditions
As Maltipoos are a mixed breed, it is possible they may get common illnesses that are associated from the breed of either parent. Some of them may include:
Hip and elbow dysplasia
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Eye disease
Tooth and gum disease
And Colitis
While with proper breeding you can reduce these risks. Usually a reputable Maltipoo breeder will have genetic testing done on both parents before the breeding has even taken place. My Doodle Puppies test every parent dog in our program and we also offer a 10 year health guarantee for hereditary diseases.
Price
Some may consider the price of the Maltipoo breed to be a con. The price can be as high as $4,000, depending on your area. You may find a lower price on local classifieds but generally you can’t be sure of the health and breed of the parents. The high price of quality breeders can help guarantee you're getting a healthy puppy bred in excellent conditions. And with our puppies, you get a 10 year health guarantee along with your purchase.
Newer Breed
Maltipoos are still considered a new designer breed. It makes them highly sought after, and we still have a lot to learn about them. We can not be sure which traits they will pick up from the Poodle or the Maltese. They are very unpredictable on coat colors and sizes, and there could be a medical condition that we don’t know about yet. But for the most part, they are pretty consistently healthy and happy dogs.
Food
Another con is that Maltipoos eat a lot. You will find that they always seem hungry if not fed a proper diet. We have done some research and found out the best way to feed your maltipoo, Properly feeding your Maltipoo. They can also quickly become obese if the owner isn’t careful.
Now that you’ve seen all of the pros and cons, you can decide whether a Maltipoo is for you. We think they are the best dogs out there. They are great family dogs and also great apartment dogs if you live alone in a small area. If you are interested in one of our puppies you can check out our available Maltipoo puppies.