Is the Chinese Crested or the Maltipoo better for families with children?

Both the Chinese Crested and the Maltipoo are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Chinese Crested or the Maltipoo?

The Chinese Crested and Maltipoo shed a similar amount (very low).

Which is easier to train, the Chinese Crested or the Maltipoo?

Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.

Is Chinese Crested or Maltipoo bigger?

Chinese Crested and Maltipoo are a similar size (Small).

Which barks more, Chinese Crested or Maltipoo?

Chinese Crested tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Maltipoo is the quieter choice.

Which is better for apartment living, Chinese Crested or Maltipoo?

For apartment or apartment living, Maltipoo has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Chinese Crested vs Maltipoo: Which Is Quieter?

Chinese Crested vs Maltipoo: full comparison

Trait	Chinese Crested	Maltipoo
Size	Small	Small
Energy level	Medium	Medium
Trainability	Medium	Medium
Friendliness	High	Very High
Good with children	Medium	Medium
Grooming needs	High	High
Shedding	Very Low	Very Low
Barking	High	Medium
Protectiveness	Medium	Medium
Adaptability	High	High
Typical lifespan	14 years	14 years
Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes

Size and living space

The Chinese Crested is a small dog that lives comfortably in an apartment and asks for very little space. By comparison, the Maltipoo is a small dog that lives comfortably in an apartment and asks for very little space. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Chinese Crested wants a decent walk or two each day and some playtime. The Maltipoo wants a decent walk or two each day and some playtime. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Chinese Crested needs frequent grooming and benefits from professional trims and sheds almost nothing, so your sofa stays clear. The Maltipoo needs frequent grooming and benefits from professional trims and sheds almost nothing, so your sofa stays clear. Both are considered hypoallergenic, so either works well for allergy-conscious homes. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Chinese Crested is reasonably trainable with regular, positive sessions, is a vocal breed that sounds the alarm readily and gets on with children when raised around them. The Maltipoo is reasonably trainable with regular, positive sessions, barks a fair amount, usually for a reason and gets on with children when raised around them. On guarding instinct, Chinese Crested will alert you to visitors but is not an aggressive guardian, whereas Maltipoo will alert you to visitors but is not an aggressive guardian.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Maltipoo has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
For families with young children, Maltipoo has the edge, being the more naturally child-friendly and sociable of the two.
For first-time dog owners, Chinese Crested and Maltipoo are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, Chinese Crested has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, Chinese Crested and Maltipoo are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Chinese Crested if you simply prefer the breed — it's very closely matched with the Maltipoo on temperament, size and care.

Choose the Maltipoo if you want a more outgoing, sociable dog or you prefer a quieter dog.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Chinese Crested or the Maltipoo better for families with children?: Both the Chinese Crested and the Maltipoo are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Chinese Crested or the Maltipoo?: The Chinese Crested and Maltipoo shed a similar amount (very low).
Which is easier to train, the Chinese Crested or the Maltipoo?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
Is Chinese Crested or Maltipoo bigger?: Chinese Crested and Maltipoo are a similar size (Small).
Which barks more, Chinese Crested or Maltipoo?: Chinese Crested tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Maltipoo is the quieter choice.
Which is better for apartment living, Chinese Crested or Maltipoo?: For apartment or apartment living, Maltipoo has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Chinese Crested vs Maltipoo