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- Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Maltipoo: Introduction
- Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo: Overview
- Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo
- The Similarities Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo
- Size (Weight and Height) of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo
- Price of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Price of Maltipoo
- Adopting the Flat-Coated Retriever versus Adopting the Maltipoo
- Tolerates Being Alone: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo
- Which one drools more, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Maltipoo
- Do Flat-Coated Retrievers shed more than Maltipoos?
- Does the Flat-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Maltipoo?
- Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Maltipoos Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Maltipoos Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Maltipoo?
- Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Maltipoo?
- Do Flat-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Maltipoos?
- Wanderlust Potential: Flat-Coated Retriever vs. Maltipoo
- Are Flat-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Maltipoos?
- How Kid-friendly are Flat-Coated Retrievers and Maltipoos?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Maltipoo?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maltipoo
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo. Which One is a Better Pet?
Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Maltipoo: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Flat-Coated Retriever and for the Maltipoo. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Maltipoo
Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo: Overview
A very important difference between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Flat-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Maltipoo is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Flat-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Maltipoo belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offsprings of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds..
Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Flat-Coated Retriever to the Maltipoo based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Flat-Coated Retriever | Maltipoo |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder | 8 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 13 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 70 pounds | 5 to 20 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 11.5 years |
| Average Price | $1350 | $2020 |
| Price Range | $1150 – $1800 | $1500 – $2500 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Flat-Coated Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Maltipoo. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Flat-Coated Retriever is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Maltipoo is 86 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Maltipoo is a better pet than the Flat-Coated Retriever. So, you should get the Maltipoo!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo
Below is a list of where the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo are most different:
The Similarities Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo
The Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo.
Flat-Coated Retrievers weigh 55 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Flat-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Maltipoos weigh 5 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Maltipoos are 8 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Price of Maltipoo
The average price of the Flat-Coated Retriever puppy is $1350. The price of the Flat-Coated Retriever typically ranges from $1150 – $1800. However, the price of a Flat-Coated Retriever can be as low as $100 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 8 Flat-Coated Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Maltipoo puppy is $2020. The price of the Maltipoo typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of a Maltipoo can be as low as $200 and as high as $7850. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 845 Maltipoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Maltipoo is more expensive than the Flat-Coated Retriever.
| Flat-Coated Retriever | Maltipoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1350 | $2020 |
| Price Range | $1150 to $1800 | $1500 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Flat-Coated Retriever and Maltipoo. For different price points, the charts show how many Flat-Coated Retriever puppies or how many Maltipoo puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Flat-Coated Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Maltipoos
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Flat-Coated Retriever puppy or the Maltipoo puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Flat-Coated Retriever versus Adopting the Maltipoo
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Flat-Coated Retrievers and many Maltipoos are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Flat-Coated Retriever named Kaluha that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Flat-Coated Retrievers like Kaluha on pefinder.com.
Also, like Flat-Coated Retrievers, Maltipoos are also available for adoption. For example, Pikachu is a Male Maltipoo that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Maltipoos like Pikachu that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Clarence is the name of another Flat-Coated Retriever (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also Mr. Grumpypants, an adorable Male Maltipoo on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Flat-Coated Retrievers and Maltipoos that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Maltipoo?
Flat-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Maltipoos adapt very well to apartment living.
Tolerates Being Alone: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo
Flat-Coated Retrievers do not like to be left alone.
Maltipoos do not like to be left alone.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Maltipoo?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Maltipoos are very good for new dog owners.
Which one drools more, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Maltipoo
Flat-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Maltipoos do have a very low tendency to drool.
Do Flat-Coated Retrievers shed more than Maltipoos?
Flat-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.
Maltipoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Does the Flat-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Maltipoo?
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Maltipoos have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Maltipoos Tolerate Cold Weather?
Flat-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Maltipoos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Maltipoos Tolerate Hot Weather?
Flat-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
Maltipoos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Maltipoo?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to groom.
Maltipoos are moderately easy to groom.
Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Maltipoo?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.
Maltipoos are very easy to train.
Do Flat-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Maltipoos?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Maltipoos are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Flat-Coated Retriever vs. Maltipoo
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Maltipoos have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Are Flat-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Maltipoos?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Maltipoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Flat-Coated Retrievers and Maltipoos?
Flat-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Maltipoos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Maltipoo?
Flat-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Maltipoos get along very well with other dogs.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Flat-Coated Retriever:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maltipoo
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Maltipoo that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Maltipoo:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Flat-Coated Retriever and how the Maltipoo compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Flat-Coated Retriever and of the Maltipoo to other breeds:
Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
Flat-Coated Retriever versus Basenji Flat-Coated Retriever versus King Shepherd Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltese Flat-Coated Retriever versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maremma Sheepdog Flat-Coated Retriever versus Sealyham Terrier Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken Flat-Coated Retriever versus Black Mouth Cur Flat-Coated Retriever versus Bull Terrier Flat-Coated Retriever versus Pomeranian
Maltipoo Versus Other Dog Breeds
Maltipoo versus American Hairless Terrier Maltipoo versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Maltipoo versus Brussels Griffon Maltipoo versus Norfolk Terrier Maltipoo versus Bluetick Coonhound Maltipoo versus Chorkie Maltipoo versus Bulldog Maltipoo versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Maltipoo versus Labrador Retriever Maltipoo versus Bernedoodle
Conclusion: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Maltipoo. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Maltipoo better suits you and your family.