How Much Do Maltipoos Cost? (Adoption to Ownership Costs)

The Maltipoo (AKA Maltepoo, Mal-t-poo or Moodle) is a cross breed dog, the resulting of breeding a Maltese with a Poodle. As a designer dog breed, Maltipoos can be quite expensive and there are many factors that influence their adoption and ownership costs.

That is why in this article we will break down the costs to buy or adopt a Maltipoo to the initial, monthly and yearly costs of ownership.

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How Much Is A Maltipoo?

A Maltipoo costs between $2000USD and $7000USD. There are many factors that affect the price of a Maltipoo such as size, coat color, generation, lineage, breeder’s reputation, age as well as the location of the breeder.

What Is The Average Price Of A Maltipoo?

The average price of a Maltipoo is about $3500USD. While some Maltipoos sell for prices of $7000USD, majority are sold for $2000USD to $5500USD. Some Maltipoos even sell for lower prices than this if the Maltipoo is a common color, a common size, first generation or if they don’t come from a reputable breeder.

maltipoo puppy — Maltipoo via @katsu.the.maltipoo

Why Are Maltipoos So Expensive?

Maltipoos are so expensive because they are a mixed breed designer dog. Small dogs, especially small Poodle mix dogs are trending right now which has drastically increased their price. Their playful, gentle and intelligent nature paired with their small size that makes them highly suited to city living are some of the reasons why they are so expensive.

Factors That Affect Maltipoo Price

There are many factors that affect Maltipoo price including:

Size
Color
Generation
Lineage
Breeder’s Reputation
Age (Puppy vs Adult)
Location

cream Maltipoo puppy — Maltipoo via @maltipooukr

How Size Affects Maltipoo Price

Teacup Maltipoos are the most expensive, followed by Toy Maltipoos, Mini Maltipoos and then Standard Maltipoos. Smaller sizes of Maltipoos are much harder to breed as they often suffer from health issues. Most breeders don’t want to breed Teacup or Toy Maltipoos so they are pretty rare which inflates their price.

Teacup Maltipoo Price

Teacup Maltipoos are the most expensive Maltipoo size. They usually sell for prices between $3000USD and $6000USD. Teacup Maltipoos have the highest price tag as they take multiple generations to breed and need much more medical attention than other Maltipoo sizes. They also only give birth to very small litters.

Toy Maltipoo Price

Toy Maltipoos usually cost between $2000USD and $5500USD. As a small designer dog breed, Toy Maltipoos are very expensive as there is a high demand contrasted with low supply as they come from very small litters.

Mini Maltipoo Price

Mini Maltipoos usually cost between $2500USD and $5500USD, selling for slightly higher prices than Toy Maltipoos as they are a much more popular size.

Standard Maltipoo Price

Standard Maltipoos usually cost between $2000USD and $5500USD. The Standard Maltipoo usually sells for prices slightly lower than the miniature size however there are many other factors that also affect price besides size.

Maltipoo going on a walk wearing a light blue harness — Maltipoo going on a walk via @maltipoo_daisyc

How Color Affects Maltipoo Price

The coat color of a Maltipoo greatly affects their price. Rare coat colours such as sable, black and white and red are on average thousands of dollars more expensive than common colours like cream and white. The general rule is that rarer the coat color, the higher the price of the Maltipoo.

Cream Maltipoo Price

Cream Maltipoos are the most common coat colour. They sell for an average of $3300USD however their price range is $2000USD to $5500USD depending on the breeder.

White Maltipoo Price

White Maltipoos are just as common as cream Maltipoos. White Maltipoos sell for an average of $3300USD. They have a price range of $2000USD to $5500USD depending on the breeder.

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.

Brown Maltipoo Price

Brown Maltipoos are just about as rare as black Maltipoos. They are not as common as cream or white Maltipoos but are not as rare as sable, red or black and white Maltipoos. Understandably their price range is similar to Black Maltipoos. Brown Maltipoos sell for $2200USD to $5500USD depending on the breeder and have an average price of $3500USD.

Apricot Maltipoo Price

Apricot describes many different shades of Maltipoo. For some breeders, Apricot is a Maltipoo that has a creamy coloured coat with hints of red while for other breeders it is a deep ruby red. From looking at Maltipoo listings online, it seems to be that the redder the Maltipoo the higher the price. Apricot Maltipoos sell for $2500USD to $6500USD. Their average price is around $3500USD.

Black and White Maltipoo Price

Black and White Maltipoos usually have a base black coat with white patches on their chest or paws. Black and White Maltipoos sell for $2500USD to $6500USD. Their average price is around $3500USD. They are priced similarly to Apricot Maltipoos.

Red Maltipoo Price

Red Maltipoos sell for an average of $4000USD. They are on average $500 more expensive than Apricot Maltipoos as they have a very deep reddish tone to their coat which is striking and quite rare. Their typical price range is $2500USD to $6500USD.

Sable Maltipoo Price

Sable Maltipoos sell for an average price of $5000USD. Their typical price range is $2500USD to $7000USD as they have a very interesting bi-colored coat featuring dark brown or black tipped hair that is cream colored at the root. While you can find Sable Maltipoos for a lower price point of $2500USD, most reputable breeders sell them around the $5000USD price point.

How Generation Affects Maltipoo Price

Generally first generation Maltipoos (F1 Maltipoos) are the cheapest. Back-cross generations are the most expensive. Later generations such as F1b and F2 are more expensive mainly due to the time it takes to breed them and the close monitoring that is required to prevent inbreeding.

F1 Maltipoo Price

F1 Maltipoos sell for prices between $2000USD and $5500USD depending on the breeder. They are the cheapest generation as they are the easiest to breed.

F1b Maltipoo Price

F1b Maltipoos are usually $500USD to $1500USD more than first generation Maltipoos as the breeding process is much more involved. F1b Maltipoos are also much more hypoallergenic than F1 Maltipoos as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes which is a characteristic that is highly sought after.

In general, back-cross generations are usually more expensive than first generation puppies as the breeder has to breed a F1 Maltipoo back to a Poodle which takes a longer time and requires that they own multiple unrelated Poodles to avoid inbreeding.

F2 Maltipoo Price

F2 Maltipoos are generally $250USD to $1000USD more than F1 Maltipoos. While at first it doesn’t seem logical that F2 Maltipoos would be more expensive than F1 Maltipoos as hybrid vigour decreases with older generations, they are slightly more expensive as the appearance of the puppies is more predictable and it also takes longer for the breeder to produce the second generation.

Price Puppy vs Adult Maltipoo Price

Full Grown Maltipoo Price

Full grown Maltipoos are cheaper than puppies as they are no longer in their prime. In most cases, you will find full grown Maltipoos at adoption or rescue centres for a fee between $50USD and $1000USD.

Puppy Maltipoo Price

Puppy Maltipoos prices are much higher than adult Maltipoos. This is because breeders have to take them to multiple veterinary appointments for vaccinations and general health checks during their first 8 weeks of life. Additionally, they may also pay for your puppy to be microchipped and in some rare cases desexing (However in most cases it is up to you to do this).

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Maltipoo Prices Around The World

Maltipoo lying down via @katsu.the.maltipoo

Maltipoo Price USA

Location	Breeder	Price
PuppySpot (Online)	PuppySpot	$2999 to $6559
Uptown Puppies (Online)	Uptown Puppies	$2899 to $6559
Windy City Pups (Online)	Windy City Pups	$2895 to $4195
Utah	My Doodle Puppy	$4000
New York	Petite Maltipoos	$2000 to $3500
California	California Puppies An More	$2800 to $3500
Arizona	USDoodles Details	$2000 to $3000
Arkansa	Bear Creek Maltipoo	$2200 to $2500
Missouri	Emily’s Pups	$2500
Texas	Kathy’s Little Pups	$2200 to $2300

Maltipoo Price UK

Location	Breeder	Price
Pets4Homes (Online)	Pets4Homes	£1250 to £3000
Free Ads Pets (Online)	Free Ads Pets	£900 to £4500
Puppies.co.uk (Online)	Puppies.co.uk	£850 to £2500
Brookside Farm	Kellys Kennel	£1400
Lancashire	Douglas Hall Kennels	£1000

Maltipoo Price Australia

Location	Breeder	Price
Sydney	Cottage Canines	$5950AUD to $6950AUD
Melbourne	Homestead Puppies	$6000AUD to $6500AUD
Gold Coast	Oodles Of Moodles	$3300AUD
Adelaide	Kruizen Kennels	$6000AUD to $7000AUD

Maltipoo Price Canada

Location	Breeder	Price
Kijiji (Online)	Kijiji	$999CAD to $3500CAD
All Classifieds (Online)	All Classifieds	$900CAD to $7000CAD
Ontario	Mini Pups	$1800CAD to $2800CAD
Toronto	Bright Pets	$1300CAD to $1600CAD

apricot maltipoo — Maltipoo via @poodlemylife

Buy Or Adopt Maltipoo?

Whether you buy or adopt a Maltipoo comes down to personal preference.

Buying a puppy has advantages such as knowing the puppy’s background, being able to predict physical attributes, having a full medical history and also knowing that you will have many years with your Maltipoo. Nevertheless, there are also downsides such as puppies being high energy, destructive and exhausting and also that buying is very expensive.

Adopting an adult Maltipoo has advantages such as already being toilet trained, knowing their full size, having greater maturity and having lower energy levels. However there are challenges to adopting an adult Maltipoo. It may have bad habits, health problems, a traumatic past and/or may not integrate perfectly into your home.

How Much Does It Cost To Own A Maltipoo?

It is not only expensive to adopt or buy a Maltipoo but also expensive to look after it. Over the lifespan of a Maltipoo expect to spend $15000 to $25000 on ownership not including expenses for health issues, surgery and emergencies.

Initial Outlay

When you buy or adopt a Maltipoo there is a huge initial outlay on top of the cost of the dog. You will have to buy food, treats, bowls, a bed and crate, leashes and collars, toys, grooming supplies and deworming/flea/tick tablets. You will also have to pay for initial vet consultations, puppy vaccinations, desexing and a microchip if the breeder has not already done so. Some places require that you register your dog so you may also need to pay registration fees or for a dog licence. You may also consider getting pet insurance for your Maltipoo however this is optional.

Expense	Estimated Cost	Suggestion
Food	$50 to $200	Get A Recommendation From Your Vet
Treats	$10 to $50	Get A Recommendation From Your Vet
Bowls	$15 to $30	Anti-Skid Stainless Steel Bowl from PetMate
Crate	$50 to $400	Diggs Revol Dog Crate
Bed	$40 to $200	Personalized Bagel Bed from MajesticPet
Leash	$10 to $50	Walkabout Retractable Leash from PetMate
Collar	$5 to $40	Padded Reflective Adjustable Collar from PetMate
Toys	$15 to $100	Dog Chew Toy Value 20 Pack from Amazon
Car Accessories	$10 to $100	Dog Seat Belt from Amazon
Grooming Supplies	$30 to $150	Dog Clippers from Amazon
Deworming, Flea and Tick Tablets	$75 to $300	Get A Recommendation From Your Vet
Vet Visits	$200 to $500	Depends On Your Vet
Puppy Vaccinations	$90 to $300	Depends On Your Vet
Desexing	$250 to $800	Depends On Your Vet
Microchip	$50 to $75	Depends On Your Vet
Miscellaneous Supplies	$0 to $50	Dog Security Camera from Amazon
Total Cost	$900 to $3345

Maltipoo Desexing Cost

On average it costs $500 to $800 to spay a female Maltipoo. The cost of spaying a Maltipoo is relatively low as they are a small dog. The cost also depends on the age of a Maltipoo. It is generally cheaper to spay a young Maltipoo that has not gone through their first heat than one that has. There can also be variation in spaying costs depending on where you live.

Neutering a male Maltipoo is a bit cheaper than spaying a female Maltipoo as the surgery is not as complicated. It costs around $250USD and $500USD to neuter a male Maltipoo.

Maltipoo Grooming Cost

The cost of grooming a Maltipoo is less than other Doodles because they are much smaller and don’t take as long to groom. The average base price at most salons for grooming Doodles under 40 pounds is $60 to $100 so you can expect your Maltipoo grooming cost to be in that range. This would be done once a month including nail clipping, ear cleaning, haircuts and a bath.

To save some money you can learn how to groom your Maltipoo with YouTube tutorials and buy an at home dog grooming kit.

Maltipoo Cost Per Month

The main costs month per month for a Maltipoo are food and treats, deworming/flea/tick tablets, grooming costs and a small budget for any supplies you need to replace. You may also have pet insurance fees if you sign up to a plan.

Monthly Expense	Estimated Cost
Food & Treats	$30 to $90
Deworming, Flea & Tick Tablets	$15 to $40
Grooming	$60 to $100
Replacement Supplies	$0 to $50
Pet Insurance (Optional)	$0 to $200 (Average $80)
Total Monthly Cost	$105 to $480

Maltipoo Yearly Cost

After the first year of ownership, the yearly cost of owning a Maltipoo will be much less unless your dog becomes unwell and requires unexpected medical attention. Yearly costs include food, treats, grooming, deworming/flea/tick tablets, vaccinations, annual vet visits and replacement of supplies such as toys, beds, leashes and collars. There are many other additional expenses you may incur such as:

Pet insurance
Doggy day care
Dog walker
Dog sitter
Kennels when you travel
Grooming services
Medical treatment
Kennel club registration
Puppy school/training classes