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Post #9 Owners wants Maltipoo to be smaller
- By The Team
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- 12 Aug, 2016
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An owner is asking if it's okay to diet their Maltipoo down a few pounds
Question:
My male Maltipoo is now a bit over 11 pounds at 1 years old. This is larger than I wanted. The woman that I got him from was adamant that he would reach 7 pounds tops. He does seem a bit bulky and I wanted to know the best way to help him lose a few pounds. I'd like him to be smaller, as I expected a lap dog to be. Any tips would be appreciated.
Thank you, Josie
Answer:
Hi Josie. The first thing to keep in mind is that 11 pounds is a normal weight for a Maltipoo. This amazing hybrid dog typically ranges from 5 to 12 pounds, though some can be a bit larger, particularly if a miniature Poodle is in the bloodline. Also, the body structure of the Maltipoo is often not 'dainty', but rather Maltipoos tend to be a bit sturdy, which is a good thing. So, when you say that you want your Maltipoo to lose weight to be smaller, it will be vital to first have a veterinarian examine your dog to see if he is carrying any excess weight. We would guess that that answer will be no.
Trying to diet a dog down to reach a 'perfect' size that you envisioned your dog to be is very dangerous and would only result in an undernourished dog; and this would surely lead to health issues. Please appreciate your Maltipoo for the body structure that he naturally has and simply strive to keep him healthy by feeding him high-quality food, exercising him twice per day and bringing him to the vet for wellness checks.
Love, Hugs & Maltipoo Kisses,
The PetMaltipoo Team
Do you have any advice to add to this topic? If so, please leave a comment below!
My male Maltipoo is now a bit over 11 pounds at 1 years old. This is larger than I wanted. The woman that I got him from was adamant that he would reach 7 pounds tops. He does seem a bit bulky and I wanted to know the best way to help him lose a few pounds. I'd like him to be smaller, as I expected a lap dog to be. Any tips would be appreciated.
Thank you, Josie
Answer:
Hi Josie. The first thing to keep in mind is that 11 pounds is a normal weight for a Maltipoo. This amazing hybrid dog typically ranges from 5 to 12 pounds, though some can be a bit larger, particularly if a miniature Poodle is in the bloodline. Also, the body structure of the Maltipoo is often not 'dainty', but rather Maltipoos tend to be a bit sturdy, which is a good thing. So, when you say that you want your Maltipoo to lose weight to be smaller, it will be vital to first have a veterinarian examine your dog to see if he is carrying any excess weight. We would guess that that answer will be no.
Trying to diet a dog down to reach a 'perfect' size that you envisioned your dog to be is very dangerous and would only result in an undernourished dog; and this would surely lead to health issues. Please appreciate your Maltipoo for the body structure that he naturally has and simply strive to keep him healthy by feeding him high-quality food, exercising him twice per day and bringing him to the vet for wellness checks.
Love, Hugs & Maltipoo Kisses,
The PetMaltipoo Team
Do you have any advice to add to this topic? If so, please leave a comment below!
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