Cavachon vs Maltipoo Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

Cavachon

1/5 Β· Low maintenance

Longest Lifespan

🀝 Tie

Easiest to Train

🀝 Tie

Most Active

🀝 Tie

Best for First-Time Owners

Maltipoo

Yes

5/6

83%

Cavachon

5/6

83%

Maltipoo

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
Belgium
England
France
Germany
Popularity
#559
#558
Common Names & Aliases
Not available
MaltapooMalt-A-PooMalte-PooMaltese-PoodleMaltiPoodleMalt-oodlesMoodlemPooMultapooMultipooMulti-PooMaltepoo
Breed Classification
Cross Breed
Cross Breed
Size Classification
MediumSmall
SmallMedium
Weight Statistics
Male: 7-16 kg, Female: 6-15 kg
2.3-9.1 kg, 5-9 kg
Average Weight
Male: 11.3 kg, Female: 10.4 kg
5.7 kg, 5 kg
Height
30-33 cm
25-33 cm
Average Height
31.5 cm
27 cm
Intelligence Rating
4/5
4/5
Watchdog Rating
3/5
5/5
Training Difficulty
3/5
4/5
Territorial Protection
2/5
3/5
Price Range
$800-$1000
$400-$2000
Availability
4/5
4/5
Personality Traits
HappyEasygoingSmartEager
ActiveIntelligentAffectionateFunnyObedientCompanionable
Sensitivity Level
5/5
4/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
2/5
4/5
Prey Drive
4/5
2/5
Affection Level
5/5
5/5
Social Needs
5/5
4/5
Barking Frequency
3/5
5/5
Playful Nature
4/5
4/5
Apartment Adaptability
5/5
5/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
5/5
4/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Very Low
Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
3/5
3/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Average Lifespan
9-15 years
9-13 years
Climate Tolerance
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Health Concerns
4/5
2/5
Health Problems
Mitral Valve DiseaseHeart MurmursSyringomyeliaAtopic DermatitisCataractsCushing's SyndromePatellar Luxation
White Dog Shaker SyndromeEpilepsyPatellar LuxationPortosystemic Liver ShuntProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Legg-perthes Disease
Vet Care Frequency
Rare
Frequent
Energy Rating
3/5
3/5
Sleeping Need
2/5
3/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
3/5
3/5
Obesity Tendency
4/5
2/5
Food Consumption
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
Yes
Yes
Coat Colors
CreamWhitePied
Almost all colorsApricotGoldWhiteGreyCreamBlack
Grooming Requirements
1/5
3/5
Shedding Level
3/5
1/5
Drooling Tendency
1/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
Low
Low
Coat Characteristics
FeatheredCurly
FluffySoftWoollyWavy
Bathing Needs
3-4 weeks
3-4 weeks
Cat Friendly
4/5
4/5
Child Compatibility
5/5
4/5
Dog Friendly
5/5
5/5
Stranger Friendly
5/5
4/5
Office Friendly
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Highly Recommended
Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Good
Good
Good For First Time Owners
NoYes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Not really
Yes
Therapy Work Suitability
Yes
Yes
Scent Detection Ability
Not really
Not really
Search & Rescue Potential
Not really
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Not really
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
2-5 puppies
4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Not recognized by FCI.
Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Not recognized by any clubs.
Continental Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Hybrid ClubDesigner Dogs Kennel ClubDesigner Breed RegistryNational Maltipoo ClubMaltipoo Club of America
Winner / Best value