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
