Maltipoo Breed Information

Maltipoo Grooming

Adult Maltipoo dogs have rich, luxurious coats that, depending on their length, have moderate to low grooming requirements. Short hair Maltipoos can be brushed once every few days and as often as once every week. Maltipoos that have a longer coat should be brushed every other day to keep their hair from getting tangled. Bathing should be done on a monthly basis or sooner if your Maltipoo becomes friends with muddy puddles.

Like all dogs, Maltipoos can be prone to ear infections, so it is best to clean their ears frequently and check for bad odor or skin rashes. Brushing your dog’s teeth will also benefit them as most dogs can be prone to dental issues. Dental sticks and chew toys are a great way to keep up with your dog’s dental hygiene. Your Maltipoo might also need to have its nails trimmed every now and then if they become long enough to scratch the floor as they walk. Nail trimming is best done after your dog’s monthly bath when the nails are softer. 

Maltipoo Exercise Needs

Maltipoo dogs are a moderately active dog breed that don’t need a tiring exercise routine every day. Generally, most Maltipoo adults will need between one and three daily walks to be happy. Their walks can include a trip to the dog park, a game of fetch, or a simple walk around the block. Some Maltipoo dogs are more energetic than others and might need a longer daily routine.  

Maltipoo Health

Like all crossbreeds of two purebred dogs, Maltipoos benefit from hybrid vigor which allows them to be protected from developing certain health problems that their parent breeds are known to suffer from. Although most Maltipoo dogs are unlikely to develop any of these, hypo cataracts, patellar luxation, and white shaker syndrome are possible in some dogs. 

Maltipoo Life Span

Maltipoos have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years, although there have been reports of Maltipoos living for 17+ years. To give your Maltipoo dog the best chance of living more than 15 years, make sure to never miss regular vet check appointments, supply your dog with good quality food, and provide the recommended amount of daily exercise.  

Maltipoo Training

Given that the Poodle is the second most intelligent dog breed in the world, you can expect your little Maltipoo puppy to be all ears when it comes to training. Maltipoo puppies are renowned for their intelligence, just as their parents are. They are quick to learn their basic commands, and more than happy to take on some challenges in obedience and puppy tricks training. The best way to train your Maltipoo puppies is to provide them with their preferred rewards, be them treats, their favorite toys, or cheering. Like all young puppies, 8-week Maltipoo puppies don’t have the longest attention span and it is best to keep training sessions short, frequent, and fun.

Maltipoo puppies also respond well to a calm approach without shouting or resorting to any type of punishment. As a sensitive dog breed, Maltipoo puppies will not respond well to any form of harsh treatment.  
Maltipoo puppies are also very easy to socialize given their natural friendliness towards everyone and everything.

Although they are not shy or easily frightened, it is always best to begin introducing them to various distractions and people, when they are still very young. Choose an area where your Maltipoo puppy is comfortable in and allow them to meet your friends or visitors. A low-distraction area is ideal to begin with. As your puppy gets comfortable with meeting new people, you can move on to an area with more distractions and allow your puppy to meet other people and pets. Ideally, your Maltipoo puppy will be happy to make friends in any environment, as their nature dictates.