Cavapoo
MaltipooBoth are small poodle crosses. Maltipoos are usually the smaller of the two.
Side by side
A tick marks the better of the two on each line.
| Cavapoo | Maltipoo | |
| First year | £3,294 | £3,283 |
|---|---|---|
| Each year after | £1,508 | £1,498 |
| A month | £126 | £125 |
| Food a month | £23 | £14✓ |
| Insurance, a month | £33 | £33 |
| Adult weight | 5 to 12kg | 3 to 6kg |
| Lifespan | About 13 years | About 14 years✓ |
| Grooming | Groomer every 8 weeks✓ | Groomer every 6 weeks |
| Breed health problems | Some | Some |
| Over its life | £21,396 | £22,757 |
Which should you pick?
Pick the cavapoo if…
- You want a bigger dog: usually 5 to 12kg
- You want fewer trips to the groomer
Pick the maltipoo if…
- You want a smaller dog: usually 3 to 6kg
- A longer life matters to you: about 14 years on average
Health problems to know about
Cavapoo
- Heart disease (mitral valve disease, from the cavalier side)
- Eye problems
- Slipping kneecaps
Maltipoo
- Dental disease
- Slipping kneecaps
- Eye problems
Whichever you choose, ask the breeder for health test results for both parents, and look for lifetime insurance with at least £5,000 a year for vet fees.
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Questions
Which is cheaper, a cavapoo or a maltipoo?
They cost about the same to run, around £1,503 a year.
Which lives longer, a cavapoo or a maltipoo?
Cavapoos live about 13 years and maltipoos about 14 years on average.
Which is bigger, a cavapoo or a maltipoo?
Cavapoos usually weigh 5 to 12kg and maltipoos 3 to 6kg as adults.
More comparisons
These use the same starting figures as our breed pages: a girl puppy at £1,000, mid-range food for the adult weight, a week of kennels a year and no daycare. Put in your own figures.