Mini Maltipoo Guide: Size, Price, Lifespan, Temperament etc.

Mini Maltipoos (AKA Mini Maltepoos, Mini Mal-t-poos or Mini Moodles) are a designer dog breed, the result of breeding a Maltese with a Miniature Poodle. Their gentle and fun-loving nature paired with their small size which is suited to apartment living makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices!

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

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What Is A Mini Maltipoo?

A Mini Maltipoo is a cross between a Miniature Poodle and a Maltese. They are the second largest Maltipoo size. Mini Maltipoos have a gentle and affectionate temperament. Their small size with their fluffy coats that are cream, white, grey or apricot paired with their floppy ears make them super adorable!

Mini Maltipoo Characteristics

Mini Maltipoo Characteristics
Size	10 to 12 inches (25.4cm to 30.5cm).
Weight	10 to 20 pounds (4.5kg to 9.1kg).
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.

Mini Maltipoo Size

Mini 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.

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. They are very expensive as there is a high demand for them but their litters are very small so there aren’t many Mini Maltipoos available.

Mini Maltipoo Lifespan

Mini Maltipoos have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years. They have a similar lifespan to the Standard Maltipoo size as they are a small breed yet not so small that they suffer from size related health issues like Teacup Maltipoos.

Mini Maltipoo Temperament

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

Are Mini Maltipoos Aggressive?

Mini Maltipoos are not agressive. They are actually very gentle, affectionate and loyal. Sometimes Mini Maltipoos may be aggressive in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations. They may also be aggressive if they were not properly socialized as a puppy.

Are Mini Maltipoos Smart?

Mini Maltipoos are very smart. They inherit their intelligence from the Miniature Poodle which is considered to be the 2nd smartest dog breed. As they are so smart, Mini Maltipoos are quite easy to train. They pick up new tricks and commands really quickly with positive reinforcement training techniques. A downside of the intelligence of Mini Maltipoos is that they become bored really easily which may lead to destructive behavior. That is why you need to give your Mini Maltipoo mental stimulation each day such as training, exercise or puzzle toys.

Do Mini Maltipoos Shed?

Mini Maltipoos are classified as light to non-shedders. They only drop a little bit of hair here and there throughout the year and do not go through heavy seasonal shedding like other breeds. Both of their parents, the Maltese and the Miniature Poodle do not shed much which is why they have inherited this characteristic.

It is important to realise that there is no such thing as a totally non-shedding dog and that Maltipoos along with other poodle mixes are the closest to this definition.

Are Mini Maltipoos Hypoallergenic?

Mini Maltipoos are hypoallergenic as they are very light shedders and do not release much allergy inducing dander (dead skin cells) into the environment when they shed. To make a Mini Maltipoos even more hypoallergenic, keep up a good grooming routine such as brushing every second day with a slicker brush to remove old hairs.

Mini Maltipoo Generations

F1 Mini Maltipoo

An F1 Mini Maltipoo is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Maltese with a purebred Miniature Poodle. An F1 Mini Maltipoo is 50% Maltese and 50% Miniature Poodle.

F1b Mini Maltipoo

The “F” in F1b Mini Maltipoo means “filial”, the “1” means first generation and the “b” means back-cross. An F1b Mini Maltipoo is created by crossing a F1 Mini Maltipoo with a purebred Miniature Poodle. The resulting dog is 25% Maltese and 75% Miniature Poodle.

F2 Mini Maltipoo

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

Mini Maltipoo Coat Colors

Black Mini Maltipoo

Black Mini 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 Mini Maltipoos. Mini Maltipoos can only be this color if the Miniature Poodle has a black coat as purebred Malteses are never black.

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Brown Mini Maltipoo

Brown Mini Maltipoos feature a coat that can range from a light to dark brown. Their coats can change color as they mature with most fading into a lighter coffee color that is often called ‘café au lait’. Brown Mini Maltipoos are also called Chocolate Mini Maltipoos.

Red Mini Maltipoo

Red Mini Maltipoos come in a variety of shades from light red to dark red. Their coats can be anywhere from a reddish cream to a rusty brown color. Only the Miniature Poodle carries the genes for a red coat so Red Mini Maltipoos are usually created by breeding a Red Miniature Poodle with a White Maltese. Mini Maltipoos with lighter red coats are usually called Apricot Mini Maltipoos.

Apricot Mini Maltipoo

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

White Mini Maltipoo

White Mini Maltipoos feature a solid white coat. It may also be off-white or more of a cream color. Both Miniature Poodles and Malteses can come in white so White Mini Maltipoos are quite easy to breed. They are one of the most common Mini Maltipoo colors.

Mini Maltipoo Exercise Needs

While Mini Maltipoos are a small dog, they are still full of energy and need to exercise daily to use it all up. They need between 30 an 60 minutes of exercise each day. Mini Maltipoos enjoy going on short walks, running and playing games. Mental exercise is also required so they don’t get bored.

Mini Maltipoo Training

Mini Maltipoos are very intelligent so they respond very well to training. You should start teaching your Mini Maltipoo basic commands such as their name, sit, stay and come from the moment they arrive home. You can then progress to more difficult tricks and commands.

When training your dog it is important to use positive reinforcement techniques as dogs repeat good behavior when it is followed by a reward such as a treat or their favorite toy. Clicker training is another type of positive reinforcement training that is a good method for learning new tricks. You use a clicker device so your dog can associate a new behavior with a click and then a reward.

Toy Maltipoo vs Mini Maltipoo

The main difference between a Toy Maltipoo and a Mini Maltipoo is size. Toy Maltipoos get to a height of 8 to 10 inches (20.3cm to 25.4cm) when fully grown and weigh just under 10 pounds (under 4.5kg) while Mini 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). There are no significant differences in temperament between a Toy Maltipoo and a Mini Maltipoo.

	Toy Maltipoo	Mini Maltipoo
Height	8 to 10 inches	10 to 12 inches
Weight	under 10 pounds	10 to 20 pounds

Conclusion: Are Mini Maltipoos Good Pets?

Mini Maltipoos make good pets for the young and old. They are very loyal and devoted to their owners and love to spend time with them. Their small size makes them particularly suited to people who live in cities or people who are apartment dwellers. They are quite easy to train which makes them very suited to the novice dog owner.