Maltipoo Puppies
A Beginner’s Guide to Maltipoo Puppies
You are considering getting a dog and you keep hearing of maltipoo puppies. What are maltipoo puppies and why are they suddenly so popular?
Maltipoo puppies are a cross between the Maltese and the Poodle and, as is to be expected, they are really small lap dogs. The maltipoo is a breed that is currently very popular because of its compact size that makes it a great pet for people living in apartments and smaller spaces.
Maltipoo puppies are also distinguished looking because of their silky and fine hair and if an owner chooses to grow the hair out it can make for a dog with a dramatic appearance. Many owners rate this as one of their favorite features about their maltipoo puppies.
Maltipoo is in general a friendly breed and does well with human beings. This again makes it a great choice for a pet. On the flip side, its friendliness makes it less of a guard dog.
Maltipoo puppies make the ultimate lap dogs – they love to sit on their owners and enjoy being petted. While they need some playtime and exercise, they are fairly content to be seated and stroked a lot of the time. Maltipoo dogs will just fit the lifestyle of an owner who is not very outdoor-oriented or into vigorous exercise.
If the above features of the maltipoo breed appeal to you and you feel it is a good choice for you, you need to start shopping around because this is not a cheap breed. A maltipoo is known to be sold as high as $2,000 and that is unusual for a dog that is not a pure breed. This is because, these dogs are currently in high demand because of their small size and so breeders are trying to get the most mileage out of their popularity. If your pockets are not deep, do not despair. By taking your time and enquiring around you can find maltipoo puppies for less because the pricing really varies from place to place.
Given that maltipoo puppies are not pure breeds, they are not likely to be show dogs so when checking out your dog at the breeders, you have to consider the temperament of the dog as much or more than the appearance. This breed is sometimes described as mischievous or naughty. What this largely means is that maltipoo puppies can get into trouble if left unsupervised for long stretches. You pet may end up chewing on something or upturning some light decorate item. Crate training which will mean that your dog will stay in a crate while you are away from home is a great way to deal with this problem in maltipoos. Also, from the moment you bring your new dog home you should be consistent in setting boundaries. By letting your puppy know that you do not like certain kinds of behavior you can teach the puppy not to repeat those actions. Much as a child needs to be taught some aspects of social behavior and adaptation the maltipoo also needs to be taught. The good news is that maltipoo puppies on the whole take well to teaching and training.
Another good way to ensure good behavior in maltipoo puppies or for that matter any breed of dogs is to keep them engaged. If you are not around to interact with the dog for stretches of time, you can consider introducing interesting toys which will allow the puppy to stay entertained. There are several stimulating toys for dogs in the market these days that you can find something that will work well with the temperament of your maltipoo puppy.
Maltipoo puppies are a great choice for anyone looking for a small and affectionate lap dog and they are fairly easy to train and most owners find caring for them to be a breeze.