Maltipoos are popular among allergy-sensitive households because their coats shed very little compared to many other breeds.

Breeds / Maltipoo

Breed guide

Maltipoo

Q: Are Maltipoos easy to train?

Yes. Thanks to their Poodle lineage, Maltipoos are highly intelligent and eager to learn.

Q: Are Maltipoos good for apartments?

Yes. Because of their small size and adaptable personalities, Maltipoos fit wonderfully into apartments, condos, and suburban homes alike.

Q: How much grooming does a Maltipoo need?

Maltipoos need regular grooming — brushing several times per week, plus routine professional grooming appointments.

Q: Are Maltipoos good with children?

Yes. Maltipoos enjoy being involved in family activities and bond closely with children when raised together.

Family Affair Puppies raises happy, healthy, and well-socialized Maltipoo puppies near Topeka, Indiana. Maltipoos are one of the most popular designer dog breeds because they combine the affectionate personality of the Maltese with the intelligence and low-shedding coat of the Poodle — playful, loving, and highly adaptable to many different lifestyles.

At a glance

Breed overview

A teddy-bear companion built for closeness — affectionate, low-shedding, and just as happy in an apartment as in a house full of family.

Breed groupHybrid (designer breed)

Size5–20 pounds

Height8–14 inches

Lifespan12–15 years

TemperamentAffectionate, playful, intelligent

Energy levelModerate

Good with kidsGood

Good with other petsGood

Honest fit check

Is a Maltipoo right for you?

A great fit if you want…

A loving dog that enjoys companionship and family interaction

A low-shedding companion for allergy-sensitive households

A family ready for regular grooming

A companion suited to apartments, condos, or houses alike

Personality

Temperament

The temperament is the biggest reason this breed is so loved.

Loving & affectionate

Thrives on companionship and loves spending time with their families.

Playful & energetic

Enjoys cuddling as much as playtime, keeping a lively personality alongside their gentle side.

Intelligent & trainable

Thanks to their Poodle lineage, they're eager to learn and respond well to positive reinforcement.

Adaptable

Fits wonderfully into apartments, condos, and suburban homes alike.

Appearance

Distinctive by design

Adorable teddy-bear appearance

Soft coat that can be wavy, curly, or fluffy depending on genetics

Small, compact size

Coat colors include cream, white, apricot, red, and parti-colored

Recognized coat colors

Cream

Soft, pale cream

White

Bright solid white

Apricot

Warm apricot-gold

Red

Rich, deep red

Grooming & care

Keeping a Maltipoo healthy

Brushing

Several times per week to keep the soft coat comfortable and tangle-free.

Grooming appointments

Regular professional grooming keeps the coat healthy and manageable.

Ear & dental care

Regular ear cleaning and dental hygiene are important parts of care.

Nail trims

Routine nail trimming rounds out the grooming schedule.

Training

Trainability

Eager to learn

Highly intelligent thanks to their Poodle lineage, and eager to learn.

Positive reinforcement

Positive reinforcement and consistency help Maltipoo puppies excel in training.

Early socialization

Exposure to everyday household sounds and gentle handling builds confidence and adaptability.

Health considerations

Why responsible breeding matters

Every breed carries its own strengths and its own things to watch, and no honest breeder will tell you otherwise. A family deserves the whole picture before they choose a puppy — not a sales pitch.

We would rather you ask us hard questions than wonder later. Here are the ones worth asking any breeder, including us. You can see each puppy’s parents, and their health testing, on the puppy’s own page.

What health testing do you do on the parents?

Every breeder should be able to answer this plainly and without hesitating. Ask what’s been done, and ask what hasn’t — some evaluations can only be done once a dog is fully grown, and a straight answer about that tells you more than a perfect one.

Can I see the results?

Testing means little if nobody can look at it. A breeder who publishes results, or hands them over when asked, is a breeder who expects you to check.

Can I meet the parents?

The parents show you the temperament and condition your puppy is growing into. Meeting them in the home where the litter is raised tells you things no document can.

What happens if something goes wrong?

Ask what’s guaranteed, for how long, and who picks up the phone in a year. The answer to this question is where good breeders and quick sales part ways.

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