Maltipoo — cost & care
Affectionate, gentle, playful. Small mixed (maltese x poodle) dog.
A Maltipoo costs roughly $25,600 over its lifetime (10–15 years), or about $1,750/year: ~$270 food, ~$380 insurance, ~$450 routine vet, ~$400 grooming. Purchase price runs $1,000–$4,000.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
1.2cups of food / day (~9.1 lb/mo)
1.6cups of water / day
12.5 yraverage lifespan (10–15)
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A Maltipoo eats ~9.1 lb/month. Shop small-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $1,000–$4,000 |
| Food / year | $270 (1.2 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $380 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $450 |
| Grooming / year | $400 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $250 |
| Total annual | $1,750 |
| Lifetime total | $25,600 |
Breed stats
| Size | Small |
| Avg weight | 12 lb |
| Height | 8–14 in |
| Lifespan | 10–15 yrs |
| Group | Mixed (Maltese x Poodle) |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 |
| Good with families | 5/5 |
| Apartment-friendly | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 1/5 |
| Grooming need | 4/5 |
| Barking | 3/5 |
Common health conditions
- Patellar luxation
- Dental disease
- Epilepsy
- White shaker syndrome
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Maltipoo cost per year?
About $1,750 a year — roughly $270 food, $380 insurance, $450 vet and $400 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Maltipoo?
Around $25,600 across its 10–15-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Maltipoo eat?
About 1.2 cups of food a day (~9.1 lb per month).
How much water should a Maltipoo drink?
About 1.6 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Maltipoo hypoallergenic?
Yes — it is a low-shedding, allergy-friendlier breed.