Maltepoo
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A Maltepoo (also known as a maltipoo, moodle, maltapoo, and malti-doodle), is a mixed-breed dog bred from Poodle and Maltese parents.[1][2] The maltipoo is one of many increasingly common poodle hybrids, largely the result of recent interest in so-called designer dogs. While Maltese dogs tend to have a generally uniform conformation, poodles can vary widely in size and color. Consequently, Maltepoos demonstrate this variation. The dog naturally exhibits characteristics from each of its parents. A particular advantage maltepoos are said is a consistently small amount or lack of shedding, due to both parents being low shedders.
[edit] Behavior
Maltepoos share behavior characteristics with purebred Maltese and Poodles. This generally results in a dog that is playful and very energetic, but they can also be protective of his/her family. An untrained and/or insufficiently socialized dog may bite if another animal or person intrudes into their territory. Like its two parent breeds, the maltepoo is highly social and needs its owners to be happy. Leaving the dog unattended for long periods of time may result in destructive and otherwise undesirable behavior. However, they have recently become very popular, and the behavior stated above has become very rare. Maltepoo's are usually considered very lovable, intelligent, loyal, and "cute."
