Dog
Pronunciation:
mal-tee-pom
Breed Description:
The Maltipom breed of dog is a toy sized, to small breed of dog that was developed by crossing the Maltese with the Pomeranian. The result was a small dog with a slightly square body and a curled tail that rests over the back of the dog. The ears are usually small and erect near the side of the head and the legs are slender and almost cat-like in appearance.
The coat of the Maltipom consists of a dense undercoat and a long, silky topcoat. It is commonly white with auburn highlights but they can also bered, white, cream, black, orange sable, orange, blue, black and tan, brindle, parti colored and wolf sable.
Temperament:
The Maltipom breed of dog is a true companion dog in every sense of the word. They love being with their owners and tend to suffer from separation anxiety when they are left alone for too long. They are very affectionate and love simply spending time with people regardless of what they are doing. The Maltipom loves to travel and they usually get along with other dogs. They are not recommended for homes with children since they can be a bit snappy and they can be easily hurt by young children.
Height:
The average height of a Maltipom is between 8 to 12 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of a Maltipom is between 3 to 9 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Maltipom breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on both the Maltese and the Pomeranian to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Maltipom breed of dog is versatile when it comes to living conditions and they can live in both apartments and homes with yards. They should not live outdoors and do best when they are inside with their family as a companion dog.
Exercise:
The Maltipom breed of dog needs one or two good walks each day to meet their exercise needs. It is often surprising how much energy this small breed has but they usually burn up their energy inside.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Maltipom breed of dog does require a fair amount of grooming and you should expect to brush them on a daily basis. In addition, the dog should be bathed once or twice a week and the coat should be trimmed around the feet, ears and anus. Some owners opt to clip the coat short and if it is, the coat only needs to be brushed on a weekly basis.
Origin:
The Maltipom breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Maltipom, it is important to read up on both the Maltese and the Pomeranian. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
