Black Maltipoo Guide – Everything You Need To Know!

Black Maltipoos (AKA Black Maltepoos, Black Mal-t-poos or Black Moodles) are a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding a Black Maltese with a Black Poodle. They are a very cute dog breed with a rich black coat, black eyes, floppy ears and a black button nose. It’s no wonder that they are so popular considering their appearance as well as their beautiful nature.

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

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What Does A Black Maltipoo Look Like?

Black Maltipoos feature a solid black coat. They may have small white patches over their body like on their chest or paws however these as technically Black and White Maltipoos. Maltipoos can only be this color is the Poodle has a black coat as purebred Malteses are never black. Their coats can come in various textures including curly, wavy or straight.

Like all Maltipoos, Black Maltipoos have a small stature with a round face shape, round eyes, a button nose and floppy ears. Their overall size really depends on what size of Poodle was originally crossed with the Maltese but all sizes are still quite small so Maltipoos generally look like puppies for their whole lives.

Are Black Maltipoos Rare?

Black Maltipoos are very rare. A Maltipoo can only inherit a black coat from the Poodle side and often the possibility for a black coat is eliminated in the cross breeding process. Maltipoos are known to have light colored coats so coming across a black one is quite special. Back-cross generations of Maltipoo are more likely to have black coats as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes. For example, F1b, F1bb or F2b Maltipoos.

Black Maltipoo Characteristics

Black 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.

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Coat Types

There are three main coat types Black 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 instead of 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 Black 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 etc.

Straight Hair

Straight Hair Black 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

Black 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 Changes

Do Black Maltipoos Change Color?

Black Maltipoos can change color over their lifespan. Many Maltipoos are born black and then they fade to a grey or silver color. Usually coat color changes occur within the first two years of a Maltipoo’s life. At two years old, a Maltipoo will be their final adult color. Maltipoos can also change colors with the season where they get lighter in summer and darker in winter.

If your Black Maltipoo puppy is turning silver, there is no need for concern. It is a very common occurrence!

Black Maltipoo Haircuts

There are many different haircuts that you can give a Black Maltipoo. Some popular ones include:

Teddy Bear Cut
Puppy Cut
Poodle Cut
Lamb Cut
Summer Cut

Black Maltipoo Shedding

Do Black Maltipoos Shed?

Black Maltipoos do not shed much at all. They only drop a few strands of hairs here and there throughout the year. That is why they are classified as non to low shedders. Cross-back generations of Black Maltipoo such as F1b, F1bb or F2b shed less than F1 Black Maltipoos.

The best way to reduce the amount that your dog sheds is to regularly brush them. Slicker brushes are great for dogs with single coats and deshedding tools are great for dogs with double coats.

Are Black Maltipoos Hypoallergenic?

Black Maltipoos are hypoallergenic as they are a low shedding breed and therefore do not release much allergy inducing dander into their surroundings. Black Maltipoos that have a higher percentage of Poodle genes such as F1b Black Maltipoos are even more hypoallergenic than F1 Black Maltipoos.

Black Maltipoo Size

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 Black Maltipoo

Teacup Black 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 Black Maltipoo

Toy Black 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.

Mini Black Maltipoo

Mini Black 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 Black Maltipoo

Standard Black 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.

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Black Maltipoo Temperament

Black 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 Black 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!

Black Maltipoo Lifespan

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

You can give your Black 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.

Black Maltipoo Price

Black Maltipoos sell for $3500USD on average. They are much rarer than cream or white Maltipoos however are not as rare as colours like sable, red or black and white. Black Maltipoos have a price range of $2200USD to $5500USD depending on the breeder.

Black Maltipoo Generations

F1 Black Maltipoo

F1 Black 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. Black coats are not often seen in F1 Maltipoos but it is possible.

F1b Black Maltipoo

An F1b Black Maltipoo is created by crossing a F1 Black Maltipoo with a purebred Poodle that is either Toy, Miniature or Standard sized. The resulting dog is 25% Maltese and 75% Poodle. Black coats are much more common in F1b Maltipoos than F1 Maltipoos.

F1bb Black Maltipoo

An F1bb Black Maltipoo is a cross between an F1b Maltipoo (Maltipoo x Poodle) and a purebred Poodle which can be toy, miniature or standard sized. They are 12.5% Maltese and 87.5% Poodle. F1bb Matipoos are very rare.

F2 Black Maltipoo

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

Black Maltipoo Names

Black Maltipoo Boy Names	Black Maltipoo Girl Names
Jet	Indigo
Smoky	Sadie
Thunder	Olive
Max	Dakota
Dusk	Cindy
Smoke	Noir

Black Maltipoo Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Black Maltipoos are a low shedding dog breed and are hypoallergenic.	Black Maltipoos can be very vocal and bark a lot.
Black Maltipoos have a relatively long lifespan.	Black Maltipoos are quite expensive.
Black Maltipoos are extremely friendly and affectionate.	Black Maltipoos can suffer from separation anxiety.
Black Maltipoos don’t get visible tear stains like White Maltipoos or Cream Maltipoos.	Black Maltipoos require regular grooming.