Maltipoo vs Toy Poodle Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

Toy Poodle

5/6

categories

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

Maltipoo

3/5 Β· Moderate needs

Longest Lifespan

Toy Poodle

14-16 years

Easiest to Train

Toy Poodle

5/5 Β· Easy

Most Active

Toy Poodle

4/5 Β· Active

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

3/6

50%

Maltipoo

5/6

83%

Toy Poodle

πŸ‘‘ Winner

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

Basic Info

Origin
France
Germany
France
Germany
Popularity
#558
#449
Common Names & Aliases
MaltapooMalt-A-PooMalte-PooMaltese-PoodleMaltiPoodleMalt-oodlesMoodlemPooMultapooMultipooMulti-PooMaltepoo
BarbonePudleTeacup PoodleTeddy Poodle
Breed Classification
Cross Breed
Purebred
Size Classification
SmallMedium
Small
Weight Statistics
2.3-9.1 kg, 5-9 kg
Male: 3-4 kg
Average Weight
5.7 kg, 5 kg
Male: 3.4 kg
Height
25-33 cm
25.4 cm
Average Height
27 cm
25.4 cm
Intelligence Rating
4/5
5/5
Watchdog Rating
5/5
4/5
Training Difficulty
4/5
5/5
Territorial Protection
3/5
3/5
Price Range
$400-$2000
$1000-$1500
Availability
4/5
2/5
Personality Traits
ActiveIntelligentAffectionateFunnyObedientCompanionable
ActiveFaithfulIntelligentAlertInstinctualTrainable
Sensitivity Level
4/5
4/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
4/5
2/5
Prey Drive
2/5
2/5
Affection Level
5/5
5/5
Social Needs
4/5
4/5
Barking Frequency
5/5
4/5
Playful Nature
4/5
4/5
Apartment Adaptability
5/5
5/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
4/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Low
Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
3/5
2/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Average Lifespan
9-13 years
14-16 years
Climate Tolerance
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Health Concerns
2/5
3/5
Health Problems
White Dog Shaker SyndromeEpilepsyPatellar LuxationPortosystemic Liver ShuntProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Legg-perthes Disease
Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaCanine Diabetes MellitusEar InfectionsEpilepsyHeart MurmursProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Skin AllergiesSlipped Stifle
Vet Care Frequency
Frequent
Average
Energy Rating
3/5
4/5
Sleeping Need
3/5
2/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
3/5
4/5
Obesity Tendency
2/5
4/5
Food Consumption
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
Yes
Yes
Coat Colors
Almost all colorsApricotGoldWhiteGreyCreamBlack
ApricotBlackBrownGraySilverWhiteFawnBlueCreamRedBeige
Grooming Requirements
3/5
5/5
Shedding Level
1/5
1/5
Drooling Tendency
1/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
Low
Low
Coat Characteristics
FluffySoftWoollyWavy
CurlyThickDense
Bathing Needs
3-4 weeks
3-4 weeks
Cat Friendly
4/5
4/5
Child Compatibility
4/5
5/5
Dog Friendly
5/5
4/5
Stranger Friendly
4/5
4/5
Office Friendly
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Recommended
Highly Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Good
Good
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Yes
Not really
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
4-6 puppies
2-4 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
Continental Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Hybrid ClubDesigner Dogs Kennel ClubDesigner Breed RegistryNational Maltipoo ClubMaltipoo Club of America
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Winner / Best value