Helping Families Make a Confident, Responsible Decision
Bringing home a Maltipoo is a long-term commitment, and we believe families deserve clear information before choosing a puppy. These frequently asked questions explain how we raise our puppies, protect their health and help them prepare for their new homes.
Tiny Hearts Maltipoos is a small family breeding program in Sheridan, Wyoming. We have focused exclusively on Maltipoos for 15 years and do not operate as a puppy mill or high-volume commercial kennel.
Our puppies are raised inside our home with our family, children and familiar household activity. We plan litters infrequently and place each puppy with a family committed to responsible lifelong care.
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Available Maltipoo Puppies
How can I see your currently available puppies?
Visit our Available Maltipoo Puppies page. Each puppy profile includes the puppy’s name, sex, current age, coat color, size category and estimated adult weight.
How do I ask about a particular puppy?
Click the inquiry button beneath the puppy’s profile. You will be taken to our contact page, where the chosen puppy’s name can appear in the inquiry form. You may also contact us directly and clearly state the puppy’s name.
Does a puppy remain available after I send an inquiry?
Sending an inquiry does not automatically reserve a puppy. Availability is confirmed after we have communicated with the prospective family and completed the agreed reservation steps.
Do you have Toy and Teacup Maltipoos?
Our available puppies may include puppies described as Toy or Teacup based on their expected adult size. These are descriptive size terms and not separately recognized dog breeds.
Adult size is always an estimate based on current development, parental size and previous growth patterns.
Can I request more photos or videos?
Additional current photos or short videos may be available for serious prospective families. Contact us with the puppy’s name and the specific information you would like to see.
Our Family Breeding Program
Where is Tiny Hearts Maltipoos located?
We are located in Sheridan, Wyoming. Personal pickup may be arranged by appointment, and transportation options can be discussed for families who live farther away.
How long have you been breeding Maltipoos?
We have approximately 15 years of experience raising Maltipoo puppies. Maltipoos are the only puppies included in our breeding program.
Are you a commercial kennel or puppy mill?
No. We are a small family breeding program. Our dogs live with us as family companions, and our puppies are born and raised inside our home rather than in a high-volume commercial kennel.
How often do you breed your dogs?
We plan litters infrequently, generally approximately once every two years. This allows us to prioritize quality, attentive puppy care and the health of our parent dogs.
How many litters does each parent have?
We breed each parent no more than twice before retirement. Our adult dogs’ health, comfort and long-term wellbeing remain priorities throughout their lives.
Are the puppies raised inside your home?
Yes. Puppies are raised inside our home around familiar adults, children, household sounds and normal daily activity. All introductions are supervised and appropriate for the puppy’s age.
Health Testing and Health Guarantee
Are your Maltipoo parents health tested?
Our parent selection considers health history, temperament, physical condition and available breed-relevant screening. Maltipoo parents may be evaluated for conditions associated with both Maltese and Poodle ancestry.
Relevant screening may include genetic testing, veterinary examinations and evaluations of areas such as the heart, eyes and patellas.
Do your puppies receive a veterinary examination?
Puppies receive age-appropriate health care and are monitored before leaving for their new homes. Available health, vaccination and deworming information is provided to the buyer.
Are the puppies vaccinated and dewormed?
Puppies receive age-appropriate vaccination and deworming care before going home. Young puppies still need additional vaccinations after placement, so new owners must continue the schedule recommended by their veterinarian.
What does your five-year health guarantee cover?
Our five-year health guarantee is intended to cover qualifying serious hereditary and congenital conditions confirmed by licensed veterinary professionals.
It does not replace pet insurance or routine veterinary care and does not normally cover accidents, injuries, neglect, preventable illnesses, cosmetic differences or conditions acquired after the puppy leaves our care.
Read the complete overview on our Health Guarantee page .
How long does the health guarantee last?
The guarantee lasts for five years from the puppy’s recorded date of birth, subject to the responsibilities, exclusions and documentation requirements in the signed purchase agreement.
Must I take my puppy to a veterinarian after arrival?
Yes. The puppy should be examined by a licensed veterinarian within the period stated in the purchase agreement, generally within 72 hours of pickup or delivery.
This visit helps confirm the puppy’s condition after arrival and allows the new owner to plan vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition and routine care.
Adult Size, Coat and Appearance
Can you guarantee a puppy’s adult weight?
No breeder can guarantee an exact adult weight. Estimates are based on parental size, current weight, age, development and previous growth patterns.
A puppy may mature slightly above or below the estimated range.
Can a light-brown puppy and an apricot puppy be siblings?
Yes. Puppies from the same litter can inherit different combinations of coat-color genes. Maltipoo siblings may have apricot, cream, red, brown, black, white or mixed-color coats.
Will my Maltipoo’s coat color change?
It may. Some Maltipoos lighten as they mature, especially when they inherit coat-fading traits from the Poodle side. Apricot or red puppies may become lighter, while other coats may develop different shading.
Are Maltipoos hypoallergenic?
Maltipoos are often lower-shedding than many breeds, but no dog is completely allergen-free. Individual coats and human allergy sensitivity vary.
Families with allergies should spend time around similar dogs and consult an appropriate medical professional before making a decision.
What is the difference between Toy and Teacup Maltipoos?
These terms describe expected adult size. Toy Maltipoos are generally expected to mature larger than puppies described as Teacup.
βTeacupβ is a marketing or descriptive size term, not a separate breed classification. Very small dogs may require additional protection from falls, rough play, cold temperatures and missed meals.
Feeding, Grooming and Everyday Care
What food will my puppy be eating?
We provide the current food information before the puppy goes home. Continue the same food during the initial transition unless a veterinarian advises otherwise.
Any dietary change should be made gradually to reduce digestive upset.
How often should a Maltipoo puppy eat?
Young Maltipoo puppies generally need several small meals each day. Very small puppies can be more vulnerable to low blood sugar when meals are delayed.
Follow the feeding instructions provided and discuss the puppy’s exact schedule with your veterinarian.
How often should a Maltipoo be groomed?
Maltipoos require regular brushing to prevent tangles and matting. Professional grooming is commonly needed every four to eight weeks, depending on coat length, texture and the chosen style.
Owners should also maintain ear, nail, eye and dental care.
When can my puppy begin walking in public places?
Avoid high-risk public areas until your veterinarian confirms that your puppy has sufficient vaccination protection.
Safe socialization can continue through controlled experiences, carrying the puppy and visits with healthy, appropriately vaccinated animals.
Do you provide a puppy-care guide?
Yes. Our Maltipoo Puppy Care resources provide guidance about feeding, grooming, potty training, crate routines, socialization and the puppy’s transition home.
Puppy Pickup and Delivery
Can I pick up my puppy personally?
Yes. Personal pickup may be arranged by appointment in Sheridan, Wyoming. We will confirm the date, time and pickup instructions in advance.
What delivery methods do you offer?
Depending on destination, weather, puppy age and service availability, options may include:
- Secure crate delivery starting around $150
- Ground delivery starting around $400+
- Flight-nanny service starting around $600+
Final pricing is based on your exact destination and travel requirements.
How does flight-nanny delivery work?
A flight nanny accompanies the puppy inside the aircraft cabin and meets the buyer at an agreed destination airport. The puppy remains under direct human supervision during the journey.
Can ground delivery come directly to my home?
Home delivery may be available depending on your location, route and transportation provider. Some journeys may require a meeting at an agreed safe location.
Is puppy transportation completely risk-free?
No form of travel is entirely risk-free. We help reduce avoidable risks through route planning, appropriate crates or carriers, weather awareness, travel-readiness checks and clear communication.
Why are delivery prices not fixed?
Delivery expenses can change based on mileage, fuel, airfare, airline pet fees, airport choice, travel time, connections, booking date, crate requirements and provider availability.
Visit our Puppy Delivery & Pickup page for full details.
Reservation and Puppy Placement
What information should I include in my inquiry?
Please provide:
- Your full name and contact information
- Your city and state
- The puppy’s name
- Whether you prefer pickup or delivery
- Information about your household and experience
- Any questions about health, size or temperament
Is an inquiry the same as a reservation?
No. An inquiry only begins the conversation. A puppy is reserved only after availability is confirmed and the required reservation process has been completed.
Do you require a purchase agreement?
Yes. Buyers should receive and review a written agreement identifying the puppy, payment terms, health guarantee, buyer responsibilities, pickup or delivery arrangements and other placement conditions.
Can you refuse to place a puppy with a family?
Yes. Our responsibility is to place each puppy in a safe, suitable and prepared home. We may decline or pause a placement when we believe the arrangement may not be appropriate for the puppy or prospective family.
What should I prepare before my puppy arrives?
Families should prepare a secure sleeping area, appropriate food, food and water bowls, a small crate or playpen, pee pads, safe toys, grooming supplies, identification and a veterinary appointment.
Will you support us after the puppy goes home?
Yes. We remain available to help with reasonable questions about feeding, grooming, potty training, crate adjustment, routines and the transition into your home.
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Puppy Availability
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Health Information
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Pickup and Delivery
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
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Socialization and Early Training
How do you socialize your Maltipoo puppies?
Puppies are gradually introduced to adults, children, familiar visitors, household sounds, different surfaces, toys, handling and age-appropriate everyday experiences.
Socialization is kept positive and controlled so puppies can develop confidence without becoming overwhelmed.
Are your puppies used to children?
Our puppies are raised around our children and extended family. All interaction is supervised and gentle. New owners must continue teaching children how to hold, touch and play with a small puppy safely.
Are the puppies socialized with other pets?
Puppies may receive controlled, age-appropriate exposure to familiar healthy animals. Any introduction is managed carefully and does not guarantee that a puppy will immediately accept every unfamiliar pet.
Do you begin obedience training?
We begin simple, age-appropriate learning through positive reinforcement. This may include name recognition, following people, calm handling, short attention exercises and introductions to basic household routines.
Visit our Maltipoo Obedience Training page for more information.
Are the puppies fully potty trained?
No young puppy should be expected to be completely housetrained. We begin early potty routines and introduce puppies to designated potty areas, but the new family must continue consistent training.
Are the puppies crate trained?
Puppies may receive a gentle introduction to crates or enclosed sleeping areas. They are not guaranteed to sleep quietly through every night when they first enter a new home.
A new environment often requires a patient adjustment period.