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**MammyToBe** · 11-20-2012, 12:08 PM

Hello everyone!
I'm planing to buy a maltipoo girl in a couple of weeks. Ppl say don't buy it for a puppy store so I'm wondering when did you get yours? I'm from NYC.

**bailey02** · 11-20-2012, 12:19 PM

Puppy stores get there dogs from Puppy Mills. If you google puppy mills and see the pictures of those poor dogs that should change your mind. Have you considered adopting from a rescue group or your local animal shelter?

**Sylie** · 11-20-2012, 12:22 PM

I don't think you are going to get much help here. The vast majority of SM members believe that you should get a puppy from a highly reputable show breeder or adopt a rescue. I personally am very much against deliberate breeding of different breeds...for many reasons.
Have you thought about adopting a rescue? Or getting a well bred Maltese or poodle?
Several members have maltipoos that they got from rescue. I think they are adorable little dogs, but I deplore the whole trend of "designer dogs."

**MammyToBe** · 11-20-2012, 12:22 PM

That's why I don't want to take puppy from there. I was thinking to buy her from a breeder. I was thinking about shelter also. I checked all breeds and do a research which breed is the best for my situation and maltipoo is a winer

I'm in love with bassett but I need to postpone buying this kind of dog till I get a house. When I sow a maltipoo it was a love from the first sign thou

**Furbabies mom** · 11-20-2012, 12:27 PM

If you google Maltese rescue, you will see a lot of Malti poos that need a forever home!

**Sylie** · 11-20-2012, 12:30 PM

I advise you to learn as much as you possibly can about Malts and poodles. They both require a lot of attention, grooming and special care. They are so different from bassett hounds.
As for those tests...lol I took several and was told that a Malt isn't for me. One test said I should get a Cumber spaniel. Never, never would I want that breed.

**MammyToBe** · 11-20-2012, 12:36 PM

It wasn't from the test

the test showed me I should get a Doberman punisher witch I'm petrified

I did some research Bout this dog and it looks like it suits me the best. I'm not the biggest fun of small dogs that's why I like a maltipoo. Of course no offense to anyone here! I love pick of all your dogs

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**Orla** · 11-20-2012, 12:41 PM

Why a maltipoo? Why not a maltese or a poodle?

You will not find a maltipoo from a reputable breeder because reputable breeders do not mix breeds.
You may find one in a rescue though.

**LJSquishy** · 11-20-2012, 12:47 PM

No reputable breeder would breed a mixed breed dog. If you are set on a mixed dog, you should go to a shelter or adopt through a rescue. I'm sure you will find lots of Maltese x Poodle mixes there.

As others have said, all pet store dogs come from puppy mills. "Breeders" who sell mixed breed dogs are what we call backyard breeders and only breed to make money or from being irresponsible and having an "oops" litter. Responsible pet owners spay and neuter their pets unless they are showing.

Try looking on PetFinder.com for a rescue pet. A lot of members here have adopted rescues.

**kaeco510** · 11-20-2012, 12:48 PM

If you are not the biggest fan of little dogs, what made you become interested in getting a maltipoo? They are little dogs.

11-20-2012, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
MammyToBe Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 9	Where to buy a Maltipoo? Hello everyone! I'm planing to buy a maltipoo girl in a couple of weeks. Ppl say don't buy it for a puppy store so I'm wondering when did you get yours? I'm from NYC.

11-20-2012, 12:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
bailey02 Maltese Guru Name: becky Dog's Name: Bailey, Lucky Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston,tx Posts: 984	Puppy stores get there dogs from Puppy Mills. If you google puppy mills and see the pictures of those poor dogs that should change your mind. Have you considered adopting from a rescue group or your local animal shelter? __________________

11-20-2012, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,377	I don't think you are going to get much help here. The vast majority of SM members believe that you should get a puppy from a highly reputable show breeder or adopt a rescue. I personally am very much against deliberate breeding of different breeds...for many reasons. Have you thought about adopting a rescue? Or getting a well bred Maltese or poodle? Several members have maltipoos that they got from rescue. I think they are adorable little dogs, but I deplore the whole trend of "designer dogs." __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

11-20-2012, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,557	If you google Maltese rescue, you will see a lot of Malti poos that need a forever home! __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

11-20-2012, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,377	I advise you to learn as much as you possibly can about Malts and poodles. They both require a lot of attention, grooming and special care. They are so different from bassett hounds. As for those tests...lol I took several and was told that a Malt isn't for me. One test said I should get a Cumber spaniel. Never, never would I want that breed. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

11-20-2012, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
MammyToBe Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 9	That's why I don't want to take puppy from there. I was thinking to buy her from a breeder. I was thinking about shelter also. I checked all breeds and do a research which breed is the best for my situation and maltipoo is a winer I'm in love with bassett but I need to postpone buying this kind of dog till I get a house. When I sow a maltipoo it was a love from the first sign thou

11-20-2012, 12:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
MammyToBe Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 9	It wasn't from the test the test showed me I should get a Doberman punisher witch I'm petrified I did some research Bout this dog and it looks like it suits me the best. I'm not the biggest fun of small dogs that's why I like a maltipoo. Of course no offense to anyone here! I love pick of all your dogs Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

11-20-2012, 12:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Orla Maltese Guru Name: Orla Dog's Name: Milo, Amber & Roxy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 4,600	Why a maltipoo? Why not a maltese or a poodle? You will not find a maltipoo from a reputable breeder because reputable breeders do not mix breeds. You may find one in a rescue though. __________________

11-20-2012, 12:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
LJSquishy Maltese Guru Name: Lisa Dog's Name: London (12/20/07) & Preston (03/25/09) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 5,879	No reputable breeder would breed a mixed breed dog. If you are set on a mixed dog, you should go to a shelter or adopt through a rescue. I'm sure you will find lots of Maltese x Poodle mixes there. As others have said, all pet store dogs come from puppy mills. "Breeders" who sell mixed breed dogs are what we call backyard breeders and only breed to make money or from being irresponsible and having an "oops" litter. Responsible pet owners spay and neuter their pets unless they are showing. Try looking on PetFinder.com for a rescue pet. A lot of members here have adopted rescues. __________________

11-20-2012, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
kaeco510 Maltese Guru Name: Kaitlin Dog's Name: Sadie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 200	If you are not the biggest fan of little dogs, what made you become interested in getting a maltipoo? They are little dogs.

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