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Petland Bradenton, Florida
Is a Maltipoo Puppy Right for Your Family?
The Maltipoo, a designer dog bred in the U.S. from a Maltese and a Toy Poodle, combines the Maltese’s ancient lineage, loyalty, and warm demeanor with the Poodle’s intelligence and friendly nature.
In terms of personality, Maltipoos are approachable, friendly, smart, and quick to bond with families. They do well with children and other pets, making them excellent all-around family dogs.
Discover more about our Maltipoo puppies for sale below!
The Maltipoo is a beloved hybrid dog breed that emerged in the United States. They are the delightful result of a cross between two well-established purebreds: the Maltese and the Toy Poodle.
The Maltese boasts an ancient and rich history, believed to be one of the oldest dog breeds known to humankind, with roots tracing back to 3500 B.C. in Malta. Historically, they were cherished for their loyalty and companionship and were known for their warm demeanors.
The Toy Poodle, on the other hand, originated in Germany, where it was initially bred as a water dog, assisting hunters in retrieving small game from water. Poodles are widely recognized for their intelligence, companionship, and friendly disposition.
The Maltipoo is a delightful companion known for its incredibly approachable demeanor and friendly disposition. This breed is consistently ranked among the smarter existing dog breeds, making them a joy to have around. They excel in family settings, doing well with children and other pets in the household, and have a strong tendency to bond quickly with their families. The Maltipoo stands out as one of the best all-around family dogs, guaranteed to win your heart (and find a spot on your lap!) in no time.
The Maltipoo offers a charming variety in its looks, primarily distinguished by its coat, which can range from scruffy to curly. This hybrid pooch comes in more than ten different colors, with the most frequently seen shades being white, black, apricot, and red. Sometimes, even puppies from the same litter can display significantly different colors and coat types. While most Maltipoos tend to have wavy or curly coats, a small percentage might inherit straighter hair. Regardless of type, their coats are generally low-shedding, a highly desirable trait.
Caring for a Maltipoo involves providing consistent attention to their diet and hygiene. As your Maltipoo grows, ensuring they receive adequate and balanced nutrition from high-quality dog food is key. Many owners find success by feeding their Maltipoo on a twelve-hour schedule with two meals a day, which helps with proper nutrient intake.
Fact: The Maltipoo inherits the best qualities of his parents, a Maltese and a Miniature Poodle. They are a great combination of inteligence and loyal.
Fact: Maltipoos have a very easygoing temperaments and tend to get along with everyone.
Fact: This breed is dog and cat friendly.
No, they do not, at least for a full year they shed just a little.
Yes, they are. In fact, kids finds it hard to resist their furry and cute faces. Most times, they are mistaken for a teddy bear. But kids below five years should be under the supervision of an adult when playing with Maltipoos to avoid them getting hurt.
They should be fed four times a day when still in the growth phase. But when they move to adulthood, their eating timetable should be changed.
In some cases they do, when they are not properly taken care of by their host families. Small dog breeds are believed to have big health issues. They usually suffer from “tracheal” health issues where they find it hard to breathe.
The life expectancy of maltipoos are between the age of 10-16 years.
Not all the time, maltipoos tends to get anxious and stressed when left alone for a long time especially when left outdoors for long periods. They start barking loudly unnecessarily.
Maltipoos are small dog breeds which means that they are naturally small dogs. Except when they are crossbred with miniature poodles then they come in larger sizes.
No, it is not, maltipoos are very easy to train. They are very friendly and affectionate breeds and does well around cats and dogs alike. They can do well within enclosed and spacious places. But it is important to give special care to their hygiene.
You can bathe your maltipoo once every 3weeks and brush as often as possible.
They are because they are very easy to train, they are really adorable and also friendly. They can adapt to an environment quickly as long as it is not too hot or too cold. They are dog companions for both cats and dogs and their human owners.
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