Toy Maltipoo Breed Guide
A gentle, joyful companion with a heart full of love — and a coat that barely sheds.
🐾 What Is a Toy Maltipoo?
The Toy Maltipoo is a charming cross between a Toy Poodle and a Maltese. These teddy-bear-like companions are small in size but full of personality, loved for their intelligence, affectionate nature, and low-shedding, allergy-friendly coats.
At Posh Poos, we focus exclusively on Toy Maltipoos, which are the smallest and most desirable size — ideal for homes looking for a compact yet clever and loving little dog.
Size & Weight
- Adult weight: 2–3.5kg
- Height at shoulder: Up to 10 inches (25cm)
- 8 weeks: Typically 700–900g
- Fully grown by: 6–8 months
🧠 Personality & Temperament
- Affectionate & loyal – Bond deeply and love to be involved in family life
- Gentle & intuitive – Great for calm households and kind children
- Cheerful & playful – Always up for a cuddle or game
- Quietly alert – Not yappy, but will let you know if something’s up
🧬 Maltipoo Generations
F1 Maltipoo: A straight cross between a purebred Toy Poodle and a purebred Maltese
- Balanced mix of both breeds
- Softer, wavy coat
F1b Maltipoo: A cross between a Toy Poodle and an F1 Maltipoo (75% Poodle)
- Stronger coat colour and tighter curl
- Higher intelligence from the Poodle side
- Excellent for allergy-prone households
🧠 Smart & Sensitive: The Maltipoo Mind
- Quick to learn – Excellent with routines and commands
- Emotionally intuitive – Tune in to your mood and energy
- Eager to please – Enjoy training and bonding with their people
🎨 Coat Types & Colours
Colours: Off-white, cream, apricot, caramel, and light red
Textures:
- Wavy / Shaggy (“Teddy Bear”) – Soft and tousled
- Fleecy / Loose Curls – Poodle-like texture but not tight curls
✨ Both coat types are non-shedding and hypoallergenic. Regular brushing keeps them beautiful and tangle-free.
🏡 Ideal Living Environment
Toy Maltipoos thrive in small homes, apartments, and anywhere they can stay close to their people. They are indoor dogs and benefit from a cosy retreat like a crate or plush bed.
🛏 Crate & Bed Size Guide
- Crate (Puppy & Adult): 24 inch crate
- Bed (Puppy): Slumbernest Small (20–22 inch)
- Bed (Adult): Small or Medium (20–24 inch)
Create the ultimate retreat with:
🐾 Daily Exercise
- Love an exciting walk with new smells
- Just as happy with a trot around the garden
- Enjoy short bursts of play indoors or outside
Shop our favourite toys for small dogs
✂️ Grooming & Coat Care
- Brush daily to prevent tangles
- Professional grooming every 4–6 weeks
- Wipe eyes, clean ears regularly
- Bath every 3–4 weeks or when needed
🌿 Gut Health & Probiotics
Our Puppy Poos Probiotic Supplement is designed for sensitive stomachs and small breed health:
- Promotes healthy digestion and nutrient absorption
- Supports immune health
- Helps reduce tear staining
- Simple powder formula – mix with food daily
🍽️ Nutrition
Toy Maltipoos can be fussy eaters and are not very food motivated, so a high-quality, palatable formula is key.
We recommend our Superfood 65 Small Breed Food, which is:
- Grain-free and gentle on digestion
- High in meat content for lean muscle
- Contains joint support and collagen
- No added colours – helps prevent tear staining
🩺 Health & Longevity
With proper care, Toy Maltipoos can live 12–16 years or more.
- Patellar luxation – keep weight controlled and monitor activity
- Teeth crowding – brush regularly and consider dental chews
- Tear staining – use gentle grooming and a natural diet
🐕 Training & Socialisation
- Respond best to positive reinforcement
- Early crate training builds confidence
- Exposure to new people, sounds, and textures builds calm confidence
They’re intelligent and intuitive — with kindness and routine, they become devoted and well-mannered companions.