Maltipoo

American  

[mawl-tee-poo] / ˈmɔl tiˌpu /

noun

1. a dog crossbred from a Maltese dog and a miniature poodle or a toy poodle.

   Oswald of Merryton is a red Maltipoo of two champion lines, but the owner is not interested in breeding him.

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Etymology

Origin of Maltipoo

First recorded in 1965–70; from malti, a phonetic respelling of Malte(se) ( def. ) + poo(dle) ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Maltipoo

I came to Amsterdam for the first time in December 2022 to dog-sit an adorable Maltipoo named Pretzel.

From Slate ● Apr. 8, 2025

At the other end, the cheapest breeds to insure were the Chihuahua and the Maltipoo, a Maltese-poodle cross.

From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2024

Four days later, a 22-pound Cavachon named Chloe and her Maltipoo friend Muppet were walking by when Hudson’s dogs struck again.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 7, 2023

Amanda had purchased her children a gift before she entered the hospital: Holly, a black-and-white Maltipoo, whom Zivic retrieved.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2022

Stratovich and Staroselskaya are now afraid to go on walks with their Maltipoo, Chanel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2021