Apricot Maltipoo Guide: Price, Names, Breeders & More!

Apricot Maltipoos (AKA Apricot Maltepoos, Apricot Mal-t-poos or Apricot Moodles) are a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding a Maltese with an Apricot Poodle. Apricot is a very popular Maltipoo coat color as it so pretty.

If you are interested in Apricot Maltipoos keep reading this article to find out all the answers to your questions about this dog breed!

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What Is An Apricot Maltipoo?

Apricot Maltipoos have very light red coats with a peachy tone. They are somewhere between a light red and a cream. Only the Poodle carries the genes for an apricot coat so Apricot Maltipoos are usually created by breeding an Apricot or Red Poodle with a White or Cream Maltese.

Apricot Maltipoo Characteristics

Apricot Maltipoo Characteristics
Height	Depends on size (Teacup, Toy, Mini or Standard Maltipoo).
Weight	Depends on size (Teacup, Toy, Mini or Standard Maltipoo).
Temperament	Fun-loving, devoted, gentle and affectionate.
Activity Levels	Moderate.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	10 to 15 years.
Coat	Wavy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

Coat Types

There are three main coat types Apricot Maltipoos can have: wavy, curly or straight. Wavy and curly coats are the most common while straight coats are seen in Maltipoo generations that have a a very high percentage of Maltese genes over Poodle genes.

Curly Hair

Curly coats are much denser and thicker than straight or wavy coats and more closely resemble the coat of a Poodle. Curly hair Apricot Maltipoos are usually more hypoallergenic than other coat types as they shed less and therefore release less dander into their immediate environment. This coat type is more commonly seen in back-cross generations e.g. F1b, F1bb, F2b Maltipoos etc.

Straight Hair

Straight Hair Apricot Maltipoos usually look more like Malteses than Poodles. Their coats are very silky and much thinner than curly coats. Straight hair Maltipoos are usually seen in 50-50 Maltese to Poodle generations or reverse generations where there is a higher percentage of Maltese than Poodle genes.

Wavy Hair

Apricot Maltipoos with wavy hair feature light, loose waves. Sometimes wavy coats are very soft and smooth while other times they can have a wiry texture. This coat type is usually seen in first or second generation Maltipoos e.g. F1 or F2 Maltipoos.

Coat Color Variations

Light Apricot Maltipoo

Light Apricot Maltipoos have a coat that is almost cream in color with peachy undertones. A lot of Apricot Maltipoos end up being Light Apricot Maltipoos when they are adults as their coats often fade with age.

Dark Apricot Maltipoo

In reality Dark Apricot Maltipoos are Red Maltipoos. They have a deep red or rusty brown coat. Dark Apricot Maltipoos usually have dark brown or black noses and dark brown eyes.

Apricot and White Maltipoo

In most cases, Apricot and White Maltipoos feature a mainly apricot coat with small whtie patches on their chest and muzzle however they can also be mainly white with apricot patches. Apricot and White Maltipoos that are mainly white are called Parti Maltipoos.

Coat Color Changes

Do Apricot Maltipoos Turn White?

Apricot Maltipoos can turn white if they inherit the ‘fading’ gene from the Poodle. This is especially the case if your Apricot Maltipoo is already a really light shade. It is very difficult to predict if an Apricot Maltipoo will fade but if any coat color changes happen, it will be within the first two years of their life. Once an Apricot Maltipoo turns two, they will have their adult coat.

Coat Color Comparisons

Cream vs Apricot Maltipoo

Cream Maltipoos and Apricot Maltipoos often get mixed up as they have very similar looking coats. Cream Maltipoos have an off-white coat while Apricot Maltipoos have a light coat with red undertones. Cream Maltipoos have a much lighter coat than Apricot Maltipoos. At times it can be difficult to tell them apart as a lot of Apricot Maltipoos undergo coat color changes as they mature. Specifically, many Apricot Maltipoos fade to a cream color as an adult.

Apricot vs Red Maltipoo

The main difference between an Apricot Maltipoo and a Red Maltipoo is the intensity of the red color of their coat. “Red” is usually used as a blanket term to describe every shade of red coat from light to dark while “Apricot” is specifically used for Maltipoos that have a very light red coat. Apricot Maltipoos often have peachy undertones in their coat and sometimes they are so light that they are nearly cream in color.

Apricot Maltipoo Price

Apricot Maltipoos usually sell for prices between $2000USD and $5500USD however most sell for prices around $3500USD. They are a bit more expensive than White or Cream Maltipoos as they are slightly rarer.

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Apricot Maltipoo Sizes

There are four main sizes that Maltipoos can come in including: Teacup, Toy, Mini and Standard. Mini and Standard Maltipoos are much more common than Teacup and Toy Maltipoos.

Teacup Apricot Maltipoo

Teacup Apricot Maltipoos get to a height of 6 to 7 inches (15.2cm to 17.8cm) and weigh around 5 pounds (2.3kg) when fully grown. They are the smallest Maltipoo size.

Toy Apricot Maltipoo

Toy Apricot Maltipoos get to a height of 8 to 10 inches (20.3cm to 25.4cm) and weigh just under 10 pounds (under 4.5kg) when fully grown. They are the second smallest Maltipoo size.

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Mini Apricot Maltipoo

Mini Apricot Maltipoos get to a height of 10 to 12 inches (25.4cm to 30.5cm) when fully grown and weigh 10 to 20 pounds (4.5kg to 9.1kg). They are the second largest Maltipoo size.

Standard Apricot Maltipoo

Standard Apricot Maltipoos get to a height of 12 to 15 inches (30.5cm to 38.1cm) and weigh between 15 and 25 pounds (6.8kg to 11.3kg) when fully grown. They are the largest Maltipoo size.

Apricot Maltipoo Generations

F1 Apricot Maltipoo

F1 Apricot Maltipoo is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Maltese with either a purebred Toy, Miniature or Standard Poodle. An F1 Maltipoo is 50% Maltese and 50% Poodle.

F1b Apricot Maltipoo

An F1b Apricot Maltipoo is created by crossing a F1 Apricot Maltipoo with a purebred Poodle that is either Toy, Miniature or Standard sized. The resulting dog is 25% Maltese and 75% Poodle.

F2 Apricot Maltipoo

An F2 Apricot Maltipoo is the second generation of the breed created by breeding a F1 Apricot Maltipoo with another F1 Apricot Maltipoo. They are 50% Maltese and 50% Poodle.

Apricot Maltipoo Temperament

Apricot Maltipoos are an affectionate, gentle and intelligent breed. They love to play in short active bursts but equally enjoy cuddling and chilling out with their owners. The main downside of Apricot Maltipoos is that they really like to bark. This makes them a great watchdog however their small size won’t provide you with any protection!

Apricot Maltipoo Lifespan

On average, Apricot Maltipoos live for 10 to 15 years. There are many factors that affect the lifespan of an Apricot Maltipoo including size, gender, whether they are desexed or intact as well as their generation.

You can give your Apricot Maltipoo the best chance of living the longest life possible by exercising them daily, feeding them a healthy diet and keeping on top of vet appointments.

Apricot Maltipoo Names

Apricot Maltipoo Female Names	Apricot Maltipoo Male Names
Chanel	Alfie
Hazel	Winston
Rose	Duke
Daisy	Marley
Willow	Charlie

Apricot Maltipoo Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Apricot Maltipoos are a low shedding dog breed and are hypoallergenic.	Apricot Maltipoos are prone to getting tear stains.
Apricot Maltipoos have a relatively long lifespan.	Apricot Maltipoos are quite expensive.
Apricot Maltipoos are extremely friendly and affectionate.	Apricot Maltipoos can suffer from separation anxiety.
Apricot Maltipoos have a beautiful coat color that is distinct from their typical white or cream coat.	Apricot Maltipoos require regular grooming.