Maltipom

Get to Know Maltipoms

• Big Personality in a Small Package: Maltipoms combine the Maltese’s gentle affection with the Pomeranian’s bold confidence, creating a small dog with a surprisingly expressive personality.
• Highly People-Oriented: They thrive on human companionship and often prefer to be involved in daily routines rather than left alone for long periods.
• Low-Shedding but High-Maintenance Coat: While shedding is typically minimal, the coat’s texture makes regular grooming essential to avoid mats and tangles.
• Excellent Watchdog Traits: Alert and vocal, Maltipoms will quickly announce unfamiliar sounds or visitors, despite their small size.
• Adaptable Companion: They adjust well to apartment living, travel, and quieter households, making them suitable for a wide range of lifestyles.

Breed History

The Maltipom is a designer hybrid created by crossing the Maltese and the Pomeranian, two long-established European companion breeds. Breeders aimed to produce a small, affectionate dog with a lively personality, attractive coat, and adaptability to modern living. While not a recognized pure breed, the Maltipom gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as companion-focused mixed breeds became more common. Today, they are cherished primarily as loving lap dogs and alert household companions.

Personality and Behaviour

• Affectionate & Devoted: Maltipoms form close bonds and often seek physical closeness with their owners.
• Alert & Vocal: They tend to bark to alert their families of changes in their environment.
• Playful Yet Gentle: Energetic bursts of play are balanced with a love for cuddling and relaxation.

Care

• Exercise: Short daily walks and interactive indoor play meet their physical and mental needs without overexertion.
• Training: Use gentle, positive reinforcement to encourage cooperation and manage barking tendencies.
• Grooming: Brush daily or at least several times per week to prevent tangles and maintain coat health.