Maltipoo Puppies for Sale

F1, F1B, F2 and multigen are labels for a puppy's generation, and the Designer Kennel Club registers Maltipoos of every generation. The Poodle parent's size matters most for the adult dog, since a Toy Poodle parent usually gives a smaller Maltipoo than a Miniature Poodle parent.

White is the most common color, and Maltipoos also come in cream, apricot, red, silver or gray, black, brown, gold and parti-color. A puppy's color can change, because some colors fade as the adult coat grows in.

Some Maltipoos have the Poodle's curls and others the Maltese's straight, silky hair, usually medium to long. The puppy coat also changes as the adult coat comes in, so regular brushing should start early.

The Maltipoo is an affectionate companion that likes to stay close to its people. Many keep a puppy-like look and manner well into adulthood.

A daily walk plus play sessions meets most Maltipoos' exercise needs, and they are not always-on-the-go dogs. Puzzle toys and snuffle mats help on days with less time outside.

Maltipoos are alert barkers that announce visitors and noises. Teaching a quiet cue early helps, especially in apartments.

It can be, because Maltipoos are eager to please and learn quickly with rewards. A first-time owner should plan for daily brushing, regular grooming and someone at home for most of the day.

A socialized Maltipoo is gentle with children, but its small size means young children need close supervision. Maltipoo breeders on Pawrade report socializing 80% of their litters with older children and 76% with younger children.

Usually, because Maltipoos generally get along with other pets once socialized. Supervise play with larger dogs, since a Maltipoo is small. Maltipoo breeders on Pawrade report socializing 95% of their litters with small-breed dogs.

Generally yes, because socialized Maltipoos tend to get along with cats. Some breeders on Pawrade socialize their litters with cats before the puppies go home.

Not for long, because Maltipoos bond tightly and are prone to separation anxiety, so they do best where someone is home most of the day. Crate training and very short practice absences from the first days help.

Its small size suits apartment life, although alert barking can bother neighbors. A daily walk and play indoors cover its exercise. Most Maltipoo buyers on Pawrade live in a single-family home, and some live in apartments or condos.

A Maltipoo enjoys walks and outdoor play, though it is not an always-on-the-go dog. Use a harness on every outing, because collar pressure can make a weak windpipe worse. If your dog ever develops a weak windpipe, skip hot, humid outings and smoky air.

A complete and balanced small-breed puppy food, fed in about four small meals a day at first to prevent low blood sugar. Move to three meals and later two, and measure portions, because Maltipoos gain weight easily.

Walks, fetch, chase and tug games, puzzle toys, snuffle mats and trick training with rewards all suit a Maltipoo.

A lot for a small dog, with daily brushing and a professional groom every 4–6 weeks. Low shedding does not mean low maintenance, because the coat mats quickly.

Start brushing, face wiping and tooth brushing in the first week, so grooming becomes part of the routine. An early, gentle visit with a groomer helps too, because the puppy coat changes as the adult coat grows in and mats can form quickly.

Tear staining is common in Maltipoos, and regular eye wiping keeps it in check. Ask your vet if the staining is heavy, because some causes are treatable.

Usually, because they are intelligent, eager to please and quick to learn with positive reinforcement. Keep sessions short, use praise, toys and small treats, and avoid harsh corrections.

Start on the first day by taking your puppy out first thing in the morning, last thing at night and after every nap. Keep the crate where the family spends time or in your bedroom at night, and build short spells of alone time from the first days. Breeders on Pawrade report whether they have started crate training, so ask how far your puppy has got.

A puppy can usually hold its bladder for about as many hours as it is months old, so a 3-month-old can wait about 3 hours. Very young puppies need to go out first thing in the morning, last thing at night and after naps.

Your Maltipoo has probably reached its teenage phase, which can start around 8 months and last until about 2 years. Young dogs test limits and seem to forget cues they knew, and the phase passes. Keep training short and kind, with praise and small rewards, because harsh handling backfires with a sensitive Maltipoo.

Puppies travel only once they are at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 lb. Most Maltipoo puppies go home at about 11 weeks, usually between 9 and 17 weeks.

Most puppies finish teething by about 6 months, when all the adult teeth are in. The baby teeth start falling out at around 12 weeks, so expect extra chewing from then on. Offer safe chew toys, rotate a few at a time and keep shoes and cords out of reach.

Most puppies finish their core vaccine series at about 16 weeks, as your vet advises. The shots are given as a series over several weeks, and your vet sets the exact schedule. Until then, keep your puppy away from sick or unknown dogs. Puppy classes can start before the series ends, from 7–8 weeks, once your vet is happy.

Start right away, because the first 3 months are the main socialization window. Puppy classes can begin at 7–8 weeks, and gentle, positive meetings with people, children and other pets also help guard against separation anxiety.

Get a crate, a small harness, small-breed puppy food and a grooming kit with a slicker brush, comb, eye wipes and ear cleaner. Plan small, frequent meals at first to prevent low blood sugar.

That is a decision to make with your own vet. The right time depends on things like your dog's sex and expected adult size.

Maltipoo breeders on Pawrade report a typical litter of 4 puppies, usually between 2 and 6.

The Veterinary Health Report is the written record of your Maltipoo puppy's exam before it goes home. The breeder's licensed vet gives the puppy itself a full hands-on exam to PetPay's exam standards and writes down what they find. It gives you and your own vet a clear starting point for your puppy's care.

The breeder's licensed veterinarian examines every puppy before it goes home, to PetPay's exam standards. The results are recorded in the puppy's Veterinary Health Report, and a copy travels with your puppy for your records.

The breeder's licensed vet gives your Maltipoo puppy a full hands-on exam and records it in the Veterinary Health Report. The vet feels both knees to check that each kneecap stays in place, since slipping kneecaps run in both parent breeds. The vet also checks the eyes and the lashes around them with a small light.

Before travel, every puppy follows PetPay's vaccination and deworming schedule as far as its age allows: deworming at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks, and the distemper, parvo, adenovirus and parainfluenza combination shot at 6–8, 9–11 and 12–14 weeks. Bordetella and corona are given at the vet's discretion, and no vaccine is given within 3 days of travel. Rabies is given by a licensed vet on the schedule your state requires. Your own vet completes the series. Your puppy's vaccination and deworming records are separate documents that travel with your puppy. Bring them, with the Veterinary Health Report, to your first visit so your vet starts from the same record.

If the vet finds something that could put your puppy at risk during travel, your puppy stays with the breeder until it's resolved. Problems that can be treated before travel are treated by the breeder's licensed vet first. Anything else the vet notes is shared with you.

Puppies grow and change quickly, and their immune systems are still developing, so no single exam can find everything. Inherited eye conditions such as cataract, for example, mostly appear later in life. The report is a strong early look at your puppy, and your own vet builds on it at every checkup.

Every puppy comes with a health guarantee administered by PetPay, independent of the seller. The terms are on the health guarantee page.

Not AKC papers, because the AKC does not register Maltipoos of any generation. The Designer Kennel Club, a designer-breed registry, registers Maltipoos of every generation.

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