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Compare Maltipoo and Maltichon. Which is better: Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese?
Name | Maltipoo | Maltichon | Maltese |
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Origins | Germany France Italy | Spain Belgium Italy | Italy |
Group | Designer Dogs | Designer Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 558 | 1648 | 33 |
Reviews | 4 | 0 | 3 |
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Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Maltapoo Malt-A-Poo Malte-Poo Maltese-Poodle MaltiPoodle Malt-oodles Moodle mPoo Multapoo Multipoo Multi-Poo Maltepoo | No data available |
Maltese lion dog Maltese Dog |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese breed type comparison: | Cross Breed | Cross Breed | Purebred |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? Which is the smallest dog, Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Small Medium | Small | Small |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltichon? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese weight comparison: | 5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) | 6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 12.5 pounds (5,5 kg) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) | 6.7 pounds (3.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese height comparison: | 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) | Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) | Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 11.5 inches (27 cm) | Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) | Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? Which is more expensive? | $400-$2000 | $600-$800 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Frequent: The Maltipoo is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Maltichon is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Maltese is quite easy to get. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese intelligence: | Smart: The Maltipoo dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
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Trainability
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese trainability comparison. | Maltipoo dogs are easy to train. | Maltichon dogs are quite easy to train. | Maltese dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Maltipoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Maltichon dogs are average watchdogs. | Maltese dogs are average watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Maltipoo dogs are average defenders. | Maltichon dogs are average defenders. | Maltese dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese behavior/temperament comparison: |
Active Funny Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Companionable |
Active Playful Sensitive Intelligent Responsive Docile Affectionate Gentle Tempered Sweet Cheerful Easygoing |
Active Playful Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Tempered Sweet Easygoing |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese? | High: Maltipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Maltichon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Maltese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese social needs comparison: | Maltipoo dogs are a social breed. | Maltichon dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Maltese dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Maltipoo is strong enough to escape from home. | Maltichon dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Maltese dogs are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Maltipoo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Maltichon dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Maltese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese playfulness comparison: | The Maltipoo is a playful breed. | The Maltichon is a playful breed. | Average: Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese? | A lot: Maltipoo is a particularly loud breed. | Average to High: The Maltichon is a vocal breed. | A lot: Maltese is a particularly loud breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Very house-friendly dog the Maltipoo breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Maltichon breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Maltese breed. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Maltipoo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Maltichon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Maltese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Maltipoo dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Maltichon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Maltese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltipoo bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltichon bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltese bite force: Weak. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Maltichon has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese mouthiness comparison: | Maltipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Maltichon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Maltese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese? | Maltipoos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Maltichon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese health problems comparison: |
Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Portosystemic Liver Shunt White Dog Shaker Syndrome |
Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Vaccination Sensitivity Portosystemic Liver Shunt Bladder Stones Juvenile Cataracts Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia White Dog Shaker Syndrome |
Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia White Dog Shaker Syndrome |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The Maltipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Maltichon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Maltese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese lifespan comparison. How long do Maltipoo, Maltichon and Maltese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Maltipoo: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Maltichon: 13 years |
14-18 years The average lifespan of Maltese: 16 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese?
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese energy level comparison: | Maltipoo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Maltichon dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Maltese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Maltipoo dogs have an average exercise need. | Maltichon dogs exercise need is minimal. | Maltese dogs exercise need is very minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Maltipoo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Maltichon dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Maltese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese weight gain potential comparison: | Low to Average: The Maltipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Maltichon's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Maltese has an average risk for obesity. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese coat comparison: |
Fluffy Soft Wavy Woolly |
Feathered Curly | Feathered |
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Colors
What are the original Maltipoo, Maltichon and Maltese color? |
Black Cream White Grey Gold Apricot Almost all colors | Cream White Buff Apricot | White |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese grooming comparison: | Average: The Maltipoo requires average grooming effort. | Advanced: The Maltichon requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? Maltipoo or Maltichon or {name3 shedding: | Maltipoo dogs shed none to minimal. | Maltichon dogs are low shedders. | Maltese dogs shed none to minimal. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Hypoallergenic
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | Yes See more. | Yes See more. | Yes See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese? | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Maltichon has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Maltipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Maltichon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Maltese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Maltipoo dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Maltichon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Maltese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? Which dog is more friendly? | Maltipoo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Maltichon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Maltese dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Maltipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Maltichon dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Maltese dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Maltipoo dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Maltichon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Maltese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? | Maltipoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Maltichon dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Maltese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese? |
Yes Maltipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Maltichon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Maltese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Maltipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Maltichon is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Maltese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Maltipoos are usually recommended for elderly people. | Maltichons are usually recommended for elderly people. | Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Maltipoo or Maltichon or Maltese? Which is better for autism? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese? | Not really Maltipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Maltichon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Maltese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Maltipoo and Maltichon and Maltese have? | 4-6 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 3-5 puppies |
Maltipoo vs Maltichon vs Maltese Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
Continental Kennel Club American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club National Maltipoo Club Maltipoo Club of America | No data available |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
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