About the Maltipoo
A Maltipoo is a crossbreed between a Maltese and a Poodle. It is not a recognised pure breed, so size, coat and temperament can vary between puppies, even in the same litter. Adult size depends largely on the size of the Poodle parent, and usually falls somewhere around 3 to 9 kg.
The coat can range from soft and wavy to curly. Many people choose Maltipoos for their teddy-bear look, low shedding and friendly nature.
Temperament: what living with one is like
Maltipoos are usually friendly, affectionate and eager to please. They tend to be clever like Poodles and gentle like Maltese, and they enjoy company and play.
They usually bond closely with their family and can suffer from separation anxiety, so they are not a good match for homes where the dog is alone for long hours. Gentle, reward-based training works best.
Living with a Maltipoo in Delhi NCR
Small and toy dogs heat up and cool down quickly, so Delhi's hot summers and cold winter mornings both need a little planning:
- Summer: a cool room, fresh water, and walks only in the cool hours. Little paws burn easily on hot pavement.
- Winter: a warm bed away from draughts and a light sweater on cold mornings and evenings.
- Never leave a small dog in a parked car or in direct sun on a balcony.
- Monsoon: dry the coat and paws well, and ask your vet about tick and flea control.
Maltipoos cope reasonably well with Delhi's climate when kept clipped and cool. A short summer clip, a cool room and walks in the cool hours keep them comfortable. In winter, a light sweater helps on cold mornings.
Flats and apartments: A Maltipoo is well suited to a flat, because it is small and needs moderate exercise, as long as it is not left alone for long. Check your society's rules on dogs and lifts before you decide.
Grooming and shedding
Because the coat is Poodle-like, it grows continuously and tangles easily, so plan on brushing several times a week and a professional clip every four to eight weeks. Shedding is low, which many people appreciate, but coats vary between puppies.
Wipe the face, check the ears, trim nails and brush teeth regularly. Grooming is a regular cost, so budget for it.
Exercise and training
A Maltipoo needs about 30 to 60 minutes of activity a day: walks, play and some brain games. Keep walks to the cool hours in summer.
Start socialising and training early, and teach the puppy to be calm when alone for short periods so separation anxiety does not develop.
Health: what to know before you choose
Every breed has conditions it is more prone to. For the Maltipoo, it is better to know these early:
- Kneecap problems (patellar luxation), seen in both parent breeds.
- Dental disease, common in small dogs; brush teeth regularly.
- Eye problems such as tear staining and progressive retinal atrophy.
- Ear infections and skin allergies, especially in humid weather.
- Variable health, because crossbred puppies depend on both parents; ask about them.
Ask about the puppy's parents and any health records that exist, and book a vet check soon after your puppy comes home. Keeping your dog at a healthy weight and having regular check-ups is the best thing you can do.
Feeding and puppy care
Small-breed puppies usually eat three to four small meals a day, moving to two meals as they grow. Ask your vet about a small-breed puppy food and keep an eye on treats, because extra weight is hard on small frames.
Your vet will set your puppy's vaccination and deworming schedule. Puppies usually start their vaccines at around six to eight weeks, with boosters a few weeks apart, so ask us which vaccines and dewormers have already been given and when the next ones are due. We will always tell you the puppy's real age and what it has been eating.
Maltipoo puppy price in Delhi NCR
There is no single price for a Maltipoo puppy, and be careful of anyone who quotes one without asking questions. What you pay depends on the puppy's size, coat, age, the parents' background and records, health checks and current availability. Prices can change from one litter to the next.
Remember the price of the puppy is only the start. Plan for food, vaccines, vet visits, grooming, a cool place to sleep and the unexpected. A puppy priced far below what others ask is worth questioning: ask where it was born, how old it really is and what records exist.
Message or call us and we will share what is available for this breed right now, what is included, and what we can and cannot show you. You can meet the puppy by appointment before you decide.
Is a Maltipoo right for you?
A Maltipoo may suit you if you want a small, cuddly, low-shedding dog, can budget for regular grooming and can give daily company.
You may want a different breed if you want a predictable size and coat, are away for long hours, or cannot afford regular grooming. In that case another breed might fit better, and we will tell you honestly.
