Maltese vs Cavapoo
Compare Maltese to Cavapoos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Cavapoo
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
9-14 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
7-26 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Cavapoo
Origin Country
Malta
United States
Origin Year
-200 BC
1950 AD
Maltese
Cavapoo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Cavapoo
Maltese
Cavapoo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Cavapoo
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Cavapoo
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Cavapoo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Cavapoo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Cavapoo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Cavapoo
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Maltese
Cavapoo
Maltese
Cavapoo
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Maltese
Cavapoo
