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Breed comparison

Cavapoo or Maltipoo: Which breed should you choose?

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

Cavapoo

Cavapoo

Small5–10 kg€1,000 – €1,800
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+3
Maltipoo

Maltipoo

Small2–6 kg€1,500 – €2,500
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+5

Key takeaways

  • Cavapoo is larger: 5–10 kg compared with 2–6 kg for Maltipoo.
  • Cavapoo costs less to buy: €1,000 – €1,800 compared with €1,500 – €2,500 for Maltipoo.
  • The monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about €86 per month.
  • Both breeds need a similar level of daily activity (3/5).
  • For “Families and children,” both breeds are tied (5/5).
  • Cavapoo scores higher for “Apartment living”: 5/5 compared with 4/5 for Maltipoo.
  • Maltipoo scores higher for “First-time owners”: 5/5 compared with 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 well socialized.
  • Active city life: He adapts well to apartment living if daily outings are ensured.
  • Households often at home: He thrives best with people who are available and involved in his daily life.
  • Supported first-time adopters: His pleasant temperament and good responsiveness to training make him accessible to many beginners.

Choose Maltipoo if you’re looking for…

  • Families often at home: The Maltipoo enjoys home life, daily interactions and playtime.
  • First-time adopters: Its gentle temperament and small size often make it easier to handle as 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

Cavapoo

Maltipoo

Maltipoo

General information
Origin AustraliaUnited States
FCI group Hybrid dog (not recognized by the FCI)Hybrid dog (not recognized by the FCI)
Build SmallSmall
Height at the withers 28–45 cm15–30 cm
Weight 5–10 kg2–6 kg
Coat Medium-length, curly or wavyMedium-long, curly, wavy
Life expectancy 13–15 years12–16 years
Average price €1,000 – €1,800€1,500 – €2,500
Monthly budget ≈ €86≈ €86
Compatibility
Families and children
Excellent
Excellent
Daily exercise needs
Moderate
Moderate
Apartment living
Excellent
Very good
First-time owners
Very good
Excellent
Other pets
Very good
Very good
Tolerance of being alone
Limited
Limited
Guarding instinct
Good
Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
  • Obedient
  • Low risk of running away
  • Highly adaptable
  • Not very destructive
  • Good health
  • Sheds very little
  • Rarely drools
  • High exercise needs
  • Barks a lot
  • High-maintenance coat
  • Obedient
  • Low risk of running away
  • Highly adaptable
  • Not very destructive
  • Good health
  • Sheds very little
  • Rarely drools
  • High exercise needs
  • Barks a lot
  • High-maintenance coat
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