Maltese Poodle

Maltipoo, Moodle, or Malt-A-Poo, the Maltese Poodle hybrid is not a purebred dog itself, but rather a “designer dog” cross between a Maltese and a Toy Poodle.  It has gained in popularity based on its high intelligence and the fact that it sheds very little, and can be registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club as a Malt-A-Poo.  Additionally, crosses between two purebred dogs tend to have better health and vitality than the purebred dogs themselves because of the high incidence of inbreeding in the purebred lines.  Maltese Poodle crosses have an average life expectancy of 12 to 15 years.