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The Mini Maltipoo crosses the Maltese with the Toy Poodle, producing a smaller version of one of the most popular small companion crosses. It carries the Maltese's gentle affection and the Poodle's intelligence and hypoallergenic coat in a package small enough for any home. It is a strong fit for apartment dwellers, seniors, and families wanting a portable, low-shedding lap dog.
Mini Maltipoos are affectionate, gentle, and playful, with an eagerness to please that makes them easy to train. They are typically good with children who handle them gently and with other pets, and they are friendly with strangers. They are people-focused lap dogs that want to be close to their family and can develop separation anxiety and barking habits if left alone for long stretches.
The Mini Maltipoo is a very small dog. Height runs 8 to 12 inches and weight runs 5 to 12 lbs.
Because both parent breeds are small, adult size is fairly predictable. Teacup Maltipoos, bred below this range, carry added fragility.
The coat ranges from soft and wavy to curly and is hypoallergenic in the sense that it sheds very little. Brush several times weekly to prevent matting and schedule professional grooming every four to six weeks. Eyes should be wiped daily to manage tear staining, which is common in white-coated dogs, and ears cleaned routinely. Small mouths make dental care especially important.
Mini Maltipoos can inherit patellar luxation, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, tracheal collapse, progressive retinal atrophy, epilepsy, and dental crowding and periodontal disease. White shaker syndrome, a tremor condition, occurs in some Maltese lines. Very small puppies are prone to hypoglycemia and need regular meals. Recommended parent testing includes patella evaluation, eye clearances, and DNA screening for PRA.
Mini Maltipoos have modest exercise needs, met by short daily walks and indoor play. They are excellent apartment dogs and should live indoors with the family. Because of their small size they should be handled gently and supervised around young children and larger dogs.
Typical lifespan is 12 to 16 years. Dental care, weight control, and gentle handling support a long life.
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