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Maltipoo

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Standard Maltipoo Characteristics

Cross: Maltese, Poodle

Alternative Names: Malti-poo, Malti Poo

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Height: Variable

Weight: Variable

Color: White

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Description & Appearance:

Maltipoos are a hybrid dog crossed from a Maltese and a Poodle. This cross gives a smooth silky wavy coat with a well-proportioned dog with impressive agility.

Temperament:

Maltipoos are personable, playful, bright and spunky. They enjoy romping around with other pets, cats or dogs. Much like their Maltese heritage, they are bounding with energy and love a game of chase �em. Like their Poodle heritage, they are smart and pick up obedience tasks easily.

Maltipoos are gentle natured and not very mischievous. Housebreaking is not a long arduous chore. Smart and capable, they are always eager to learn new tricks. They make great companion dogs and do well with children.

Health:

Maltipoos are very healthy benefiting from gene mixing and avoiding many of the hereditary health problems such as Luxating Patella and White Shaker Dog Syndrome Maltese and Poodles purebreds occasionally exhibit.

Maltipoos will enjoy a long life of 12-15 years.

Care & Grooming:

Maltipoos do well in apartment life but do enjoy the occasional walk or romp at the dog park. They are very active and will enjoy their off-leash time.

Maltipoos shed very little, making them a great hypoallergenic breed. They have a full coat of hair that should trimmed monthly by a professional groomer to keep the hair from matting. Regular brushing will keep the coat clean and tangle free. The occasional bath is necessary as this hybrid isn�t afraid to gets its paws a little dirty.

History:

As a hybrid breed, their history is short. Generally, Maltipoo breeders aim to breed one generation of Maltipoo from purebred Yorkshire terrier and Poodle parents. This is to take advantage of �hybrid vigor� and the Heterosis effect which results in a healthier, more vigorous dog with a reduced chance of genetic disease. Pure breeds and inbreeds often carry genetic disease. Heterosis is the phenomenon where crossing two inbred lines can yeild a progeny with superior genetic constitution. This increased health and vigor does not create a superior breed, but the advantages obtained from it are what produce hybrid vigor. This goal in this scenario is not to create a new breed, but to create a happy and healthy pet.