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Cavapoo or Maltipoo: which breed to choose?

Cavapoo and Maltipoo are two dog breeds often compared by future adopters. Here is a point-by-point comparison to help you decide: size, temperament, purchase price, monthly budget, and compatibility with your lifestyle.

Cavapoo

Small5–10 kg1,000–1,800 €

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Maltipoo

Small2–6 kg1,500–2,500 €

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Key takeaways

Cavapoo is larger: 5–10 kg vs 2–6 kg for Maltipoo.
Cavapoo is cheaper to buy: 1,000–1,800 € vs 1,500–2,500 € for Maltipoo.
Monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about 86 € per month.
Both breeds need a similar level of daily activity (3/5).
For “Family & children”, both breeds are tied (5/5).
Cavapoo is rated higher for “Apartment living”: 5/5 vs 4/5 for Maltipoo.
Maltipoo is rated higher for “First-time owner”: 5/5 vs 4/5 for Cavapoo.
Both breeds have a similar life expectancy: 13–15 years.

Our verdict

Choose Cavapoo if you’re looking for…

Families with children : He is generally playful, gentle and very sociable when he is well socialized.
Active city life : He adapts well to apartment living if daily outings are ensured.
Very present households : He thrives best with people who are available and involved in his daily life.
First-time adopters with support : His pleasant temperament and good responsiveness to training make him accessible to many beginners.

Choose Maltipoo if you’re looking for…

Families present : The Maltipoo enjoys family life, daily interactions, and playtime.
First-time adopters : Its gentle temperament and small size often make it easy to handle for a first dog.
Apartment living : It takes up little space and adapts well to urban housing if it goes out every day.

Detailed comparison

	Cavapoo	Maltipoo
General information
Origin	Australia	United States
FCI group	Hybrid dog (not recognized by the FCI)	Hybrid dog (not recognized by the FCI)
Size	Small	Small
Height at withers	28–45 cm	15–30 cm
Weight	5–10 kg	2–6 kg
Coat	Medium-length, curly or wavy	Medium-long, curly, wavy
Life expectancy	13–15 ans	12–16 ans
Average price	1,000–1,800 €	1,500–2,500 €
Monthly budget	≈ 86 €	≈ 86 €
Compatibility
Family & children	Excellent	Excellent
Daily activity required	Moderate	Moderate
Apartment living	Excellent	Very good
First-time owner	Very good	Excellent
Other pets	Very good	Very good
Tolerance for being alone	Limited	Limited
Guarding instinct	Good	Fairly good
Pros & Cons
	Obedient Low escape risk Very adaptable Not destructive Good health Sheds little Drools little High exercise needs Barks a lot High-maintenance grooming	Obedient Low escape risk Very adaptable Not destructive Good health Sheds little Drools little High exercise needs Barks a lot High-maintenance grooming

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Cavapoo or Maltipoo: which breed to choose?

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Key takeaways

Our verdict

Detailed comparison

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