TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Dog Terms 2
  • Chapter One: Understanding Maltipoos 9
  • Facts About Maltipoos 10
  • Summary of Maltipoo Facts 13
  • Maltipoo Breed History 14
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Maltipoo 17
  • Do You Need a License? 18
  • How Many Maltipoos Should You Keep? 19
  • Do Maltipoos Get Along with Other Pets? 21
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Maltipoo? 21
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Maltipoos? 24
  • Pros for the Maltipoo Breed 24
  • Cons for the Maltipoo Breed 25
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Maltipoo 27
  • Where Can You Buy a Maltipoo? 28
  • How to Choose a Reputable Maltipoo Breeder 30
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Maltipoo Puppy 32
  • Puppy-Proofing Your Home 34
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Maltipoo 37
  • Ideal Habitat Requirements for Maltipoos 38
  • Supplies and Equipment to Have on Hand 39
  • Exercise Requirements for the Maltipoo 41
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Maltipoo’s Nutritional Needs 43
  • The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 44
  • Proteins 44
  • Carbohydrates 44
  • Fats 45
  • Vitamins and Minerals 45
  • Daily Energy Requirements 45
  • How to Select a Quality Dog Food Brand 48
  • Dangerous Foods to Avoid 51
  • Chapter Six: Training Your Maltipoo 53
  • Socializing Your New Maltipoo Puppy 54
  • Housebreaking your Maltipoo Puppy 57
  • Positive Reinforcement for Obedience Training 59
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Maltipoo 63
  • Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 64
  • Tips for Bathing Maltipoos 64
  • Tips for Grooming Your Maltipoo 66
  • Other Grooming Tasks 67
  • Brushing Your Maltipoo’s Teeth 68
  • Trimming Your Maltipoo’s Nails 69
  • Cleaning Your Maltipoo’s Ears 70
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Maltipoo 73
  • Breeding Maltipoos and Designer Dogs 74
  • Basic Dog Breeding Information 75
  • Tips for Caring for your Pregnant Maltipoo 78
  • Whelping Maltipoo Puppies 80
  • Caring for and Weaning the Puppies 83
  • Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Maltipoo Healthy 87
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP) Disease 89
  • White Shaker Syndrome 90
  • Luxating Patella 91
  • Hip Dysplasia 93
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) 94
  • Sebaceous Adenitis 96
  • Allergies 97
  • Hypoglycemia 99
  • Collapsed Trachea 101
  • Cardiomyopathy 102
  • Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 104
  • Maltipoo Care Sheet 109
  • 1.) Basic Maltipoo Information 110
  • 2.) Habitat Requirements 111
  • 3.) Nutritional Needs 112
  • 4.) Breeding Information 114
  • Index 117
  • Photo Credits 123
  • References 125

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