Just like any hybrid breed, a Maltipoo's temperament can be a combination of any of its parents'. However, Maltipoos are among some of the more successful hybrid breeds out of the list of experimental hybrid breeds.

The popularity that Maltipoos get are for a good reason - Maltipoos are generally known to have very family-friendly personalities. Even so, do be alert of troublesome temperament issues as it have the possibility of inheriting bad traits as well.

Below, are some of the more common personalities that a Maltipoo might exhibit.

Lively

Maltipoos can be very active animals compared to other dogs. They enjoy many physical activities such as walks and games. Thus, you should take into consideration your physical activity tolerance before getting a Maltipoo - They are not known to be sedate lapdogs.

Friendly

Maltipoos can be fairly docile creatures. They are capable of befriending most people and pets, and usually will not behave hostilely towards new company. Thus, there should be little worry if you intend to get additional pets.

But because of its small size and sociable nature, it has gained much popularity among small children who don't know how to handle Maltipoos properly. Thus, you should be vigilant when letting young children interact with your Maltipoo lest it results in injuries.

Highly socialable

Maltipoos, being highly friendly, is partly fueled by its high social thirst. Their desire for attention and approval makes them quite easy to train. However, this same desire for attention, if not fed sufficiently, may lead to it exhibiting undesirable behaviour in hopes of capturing attention. Thus, you should consider your availability to your pets when deciding whether to get a Maltipoo or not.

Because of its popularity, there are unscrupulous breeders who are willing to recklessly breed Maltipoos to make a quick buck, skipping all the necessary health and temperament screening. Such reckless breeding will result in unhealthy dogs with foul tempers. Therefore, when buying a Maltipoo, be wary of the origins of those Maltipoos so that you won't end up with a family-unfriendly dog, while discouraging such foul practices at the same time.