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Maltipom Breed Summary
Intelligent, Playful, Happy, Affectionate and Friendly
Maltipoms are a hybrid cross between the Maltese and the Pomeranian. They are a very lovable breed and combine the best of their parent breeds characteristics, making them both gentle lap dogs, and fantastic watchdogs!
They have a few varieties of names, including Maltipom, Pomanese or even Pomamess! They are relatively new, having only recently been developed over the last 30 years so don't have a huge history behind them.
Fun Fact: They are very playful which means that they can do well with children!
Lifespan | 12 - 15 years |
Height (at the withers) | Males and Females 18cm - 20cm |
Weight | Males and Females 1.5kg - 3.5kg |
Coat | Coats are both Long, Dense and Straight |
Colour | White, Cream, Black, Brown, Fawn |
Eye colour | Brown |
Common health issues | Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA), Patellar Luxation, Cataracts, Hypothyroidism, Portosystemic Shunt, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) |
Other Names | Malti-Pom, Pomanees |
It's important to remember with any designer cross-breed that temperaments and personality will vary from puppy to puppy, due to a number of factors, environment and parents temperaments. However, they are normally regarded as a very friendly and happy breed with a real love for hoomans. They typically get on very well with children and can often be seen running around joining in with games. However, they can be territorial at times and don't always get on with other dogs. For this reason, they need plenty of training to try and tone down this trait.
A relatively new designer crossbreed, the Maltipom is thought to have been developed over the last ten or twenty years. They were created as a response to hoomans wanting a dog that was more unique than other breeds, possessing distinctive physical characteristics. The Maltipom is a cross between a Maltese and a Pomeranian and it's also claimed, although not proved, that crossbreeds are hypo-allergenic and prone to fewer health issues. However, as a new breed, pups will vary from litter to litter with very different physical and mental traits. For example, some may look more Maltese like in physical appearance, whereas others may be more alert, in likeness to their parent, the Pom.