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Malti-Poo

Thinking about purchasing an Malti-Poo? Then read our breed profile including a brief description, information on height, weight, color, coat, temperament, grooming, activity and history. Purchasing a new puppy is a commitment that may last ten or more years so please educate yourself on the Malti-Poo breed, including all stages of their life from puppy hood to older dog.

Ask yourself will I be a good owner? Do I have the time it takes to train a new puppy? Do I have the resources to give my new dog a rewarding life. Do I have a local veterinarian that I can take my new dog to? Do I have a groomer or can I do the grooming myself on a regular basis. Fundamental requirements for a being a good Malti-Poo owner;

properly feed your new dog,
house them comfortably
train them in basic obedience.

Before making a purchase talk to the breeder, ask them many questions about their dogs and the breed in general. A good breeder will teach you about the Malti-Poo and they will have many questions for you about your home and life style and if this breed is suited for you and your family.

Questions you may want to ask an Malti-Poo Breeder:

When were your Malti-Poos born? When will they be allowed to leave?
Have your puppies received their first shots? being wormed? had a puppy check up with your veterinarian?
What type of socialization have the puppies received? with children? with other pets? in the home?
Have you seen genetic problems in previous litters? What are your health guarantees?
Are there any health certifications on the sire or dam?
What is the temperament of the puppies, of the mother? shy? boisterous? aggressive? skittish?
If you become unable to care for your new Malti-Poo, will the breeder help you find a new home?

It is recommended that you sign a contract with the breeder so that there will be no misunderstandings on the arrangements made. Then bring home your new Malti-Poo and enjoy as "there is no greater love then a dog's devotion."

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Malti-Poo Profile

A Malti-Poo is a Poodle hybrid that is a cross-breed of a Poodle and a Maltese and may demonstrate any combination of traits from those two breeds. Poodle hybrids have become very popular in the past few years. They play a big role in the current designer dog trend. The cross with the Poodle is usually because of the the Poodle's nonshedding coat. The experimentation of these hybrid or designer dogs has not been recognized by the American Kennel Club or Canadian Kennel Club. The key to cross breeding to purebred dogs is what is called hybrid vigor, the breeding resulting in a healthier dog with superior genetic constitution can come from dogs purebred for so long that they have common genetic disorders. Malti-poos are sweet, loving, energetic dogs.

Other Names: Malt-A-Poo, Maltipoo, Moodle

Height: 14 in.
Weight: 5 - 12 lb.

Color: Color vary from Poodle Parent. Grey, black, white, and apricot.
Coat: Malti-Poos have fine, frizzy, wooly.

Temperament: Malti-Poos are intelligent, friendly, loving, loyal affectionate family dogs.
With Children: Good, very friendly towards children. Supervision is recommended.
With Pets: Generally good with other dogs and pets.
Special Skills: Used mostly as Therapy Dogs.

Watch-dog: Low
Guard-dog: Very Low

Malti-Poo Care and Exercise: Malti-Poos have low-shedding, low-dander coat dogs. Shampoo once a week and daily brushing is essential. Yearly body hair clipping. Indoor activity with suffice for exercise.
Training: Easy to train
Learning Rate: Moderate to High

Activity: Moderate, indoor and outdoors in safe open areas.
Living Environment: Suburban home or apartment.

Malti-Poo Health Issues: Skin, Eye and other Inherited disorders are common. Owners should give their dogs hip and eye tests regularly.

Life Span: 10 - 15 years
Litter Size: 4-6

Country of Origin:
History of the Malti-Poo: The Malti-Poo is a cross between a Maltese and a Poodle.

AKC Group: The Malti-Poo has not been recognized by the American Kennel Club
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008