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Why do people get Maltese hybrids instead of the Maltese itself? Outside the rescue context. The goldendoodle and other doodles makes a lot of sense to me because the poodle lineage reduces shedding (sometimes to nearly nothing) and is a very intelligent addition to breeds beloved for looks and temperament like the Golden Retriever. I particularly don't get the maltipoo. The Maltese is already non-shedding and (I think) much cuter than the toy poodle. Do people just want the poodle's trainability? I could see adding Maltese to pomeranian to reduce shedding, but I would just go with a purebred Maltese.
As someone that is not a small dog lover generally, the Maltese is one of the few that remains adorable to me in adulthood. Poms are also very cute as adults, but I think the Maltese edges them out. This is a case, where I think any cross is inferior to the Maltese itself. Or at least I don't know what the goal is. Thoughts? Anyone have a Maltese mix and why did you go with that in addition to your Maltese? (or instead of purebred, though I'd think most here either have or plan to have a Maltese). Pros and cons? Differences you notice between your mix and your purebred?
As someone that is not a small dog lover generally, the Maltese is one of the few that remains adorable to me in adulthood. Poms are also very cute as adults, but I think the Maltese edges them out. This is a case, where I think any cross is inferior to the Maltese itself. Or at least I don't know what the goal is. Thoughts? Anyone have a Maltese mix and why did you go with that in addition to your Maltese? (or instead of purebred, though I'd think most here either have or plan to have a Maltese). Pros and cons? Differences you notice between your mix and your purebred?