Mixing poodles with other pure-bred dogs has become a common trend over the last few decades. Maltipoos are one of those designer hybrids, a combination between a toy or miniature poodle and a Maltese. The Maltese and its mixed offspring have many similarities, but there are differences as well with the Maltipoo inheriting various poodle traits.
A Maltese is very small and can become hypoglycemic suddenly if not eating.
Sometimes dogs refuse to eat over simple matters, such as a change in their food or not getting their preferred food. An upsetting event, such as a move or the serious illness or death of a member of the family, can also cause a Maltese to stop eating. Some of these behaviors are learned, unwittingly taught to the dog by doting owners. It's so easy to spoil a tiny, cheerful dog such as a Maltese, but it doesn't turn out well for dog or human. Maltese are subject to hypoglycemia if they don't eat enough. Hypoglycemia is low blood glucose, which can happen suddenly and can be fatal. Loss of appetite can lead to hypoglycemia, but it can also be a symptom of hypoglycemia.
Maltese dogs are known for white, fluffy fur. However, with white fur comes facial staining. Many Maltese owners have issues with tear stains and food stains on their dogs' faces. Not doing anything about your dog’s face stains only makes them worse and harder to fix. Clean your dog’s face properly and make a few changes to your dog’s food and water to help prevent deep staining.
A Maltese dog with a full length coat of hair in motion can resemble a blur of fur.
Maltese dogs make friendly, loyal pets, but they have a lot of hair. A Maltese dog's hair can grow longer than the dog is tall, so some Maltese dog owners have a lot of fun coming up with different hairstyles. Some styles are long, frilly and flowing; others are short and utilitarian. Which style of haircut is best for a Maltese dog often depends on how much time their owners have to spend on it.
