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Meet the breedA little companion with fine hairCharacter, size, and what surprises new owners
The Maltipoo combines two small companion breeds, Maltese and Poodle. Fine hair and a small frame make gentle handling and regular coat checks more useful than any claim that the mix is maintenance-free.
Maltese and Poodle can each leave a mark on this mix. The coat, size, and habits of the individual dog tell you more than the cross's name alone.
Parent breeds can pull size and coat in different directions. Measure your own Maltipoo, and ask your veterinarian what healthy growth and care look like for this dog.
Daily life & exerciseA day with a MaltipooExercise, play, and a practical daily rhythm
A Maltese–Poodle cross can pack lively play into a very small body. Offer short walks and indoor games, then let the dog rest before a tiny athlete becomes overtired.
What would your Maltipoo love?
Add their age, size, and favorite things. We’ll find a few good places to start.
Training & temperamentLearning together with a MaltipooGood manners and individual personality
Maltese companionship and Poodle curiosity may both appear here. Use short, cheerful lessons for house manners and practice brief separations gradually; do not let small size excuse skipped training.
Coat & groomingThe Maltipoo coatGrooming and everyday care
Fine Maltipoo hair can form mats around the face, ears, and collar. Brush gently and often, and arrange a comfortable trim before hair blocks the eyes.
Bringing home a Maltipoo puppy?
Plan their first days with a little help from our puppy welcome kit.
Build a puppy welcome kitProduct starting pointsGood finds for your MaltipooFood, play, care, and rest
Choose food for your Maltipoo's life stage and measured weight. The portion and fit should follow the individual, especially when there is no standard size range. Use this smaller dog's measurements for a harness, carrier, crate, or bed; a breed name is not a size chart.
Begin with small, light toys and a gentle comb for fine hair. Check fit and usefulness against this individual dog rather than the cross's name.
Health & lifespanCaring for a Maltipoo over timeQuestions to bring to your veterinarian
Keep a record of your Maltipoo's weight, appetite, and activity as they grow. Your veterinarian can shape a care plan around this pet's age, health, and everyday habits.