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Maltipoo Quiz

Two puppies from the same litter can grow into very different Maltipoos. How much do you know about this popular mix?

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  1. Which two breeds make a Maltipoo?

    There is no breed standard or kennel club recognition behind the name.

  2. Which Roman governor of Malta owned a little white dog named Issa?

    Genomic research shows the modern Maltese cannot be traced to those ancient dogs.

  3. What does the German word "pudeln," the root of Poodle, mean?

    The Poodle started as a duck retriever.

  4. Why did hunters shave a Poodle's legs but leave hair over the joints?

    The famous clip started as function.

  5. Which gene produces the mustache and eyebrows of Poodle crosses?

    KRT71 controls curl.

  6. In a 2012 Dutch study, which dogs carried higher levels of the main dog allergen in their hair?

    The allergen lives in skin cells, saliva and urine.

  7. What is the most common Maltipoo complaint?

    It shows up as barking, chewing and house soiling.

  8. How many teeth does a Maltipoo have?

    The same as a German Shepherd, in a jaw a few inches long.

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