Buying a Maltipoo puppy is a bigger decision than it might feel like scrolling through cute photos online — you’re committing to a 10-15 year relationship, and the breeder you choose has a direct impact on your puppy’s health and temperament. Before you reserve a puppy or send a deposit, here are the questions worth asking.Here are exactly 10 Questions to Ask a Maltipoo Breeder Before You Buy

1. Have the parents been health-tested?
A reputable breeder should be able to tell you specifically what health screening the parent dogs have had, not just that they’re “healthy.” Vague answers here are a red flag.

2. Where are the puppies raised?
Home-raised puppies are exposed to daily handling, household sounds, and human interaction from birth. Puppies raised in kennels or isolated facilities often lack this early socialization, which can show up later as anxiety or poor adaptability.

3. Can I see the puppy’s living environment, or a video of it?
A breeder who’s genuinely raising puppies at home should have no hesitation showing you where and how. Reluctance to share this is worth taking seriously.

4. Is there a written health guarantee?
Get this in writing, not just verbally promised. It should specify what’s covered and for how long.

5. What vaccinations and vet care has the puppy already had?
You should receive documented records at pickup, not just a verbal summary.

6. How many litters does this breeder produce per year?
There’s no universal “right” number, but it helps you understand whether you’re working with a small, hands-on operation or a higher-volume one where individual attention may be limited.

7. What happens if there’s a health issue after I bring the puppy home?
This is where the health guarantee actually gets tested. A breeder who’s thought this through should have a clear answer, not an improvised one.

8. Can I talk to past buyers?
Reasonable breeders can usually connect you with a past family or point you to genuine reviews.

9. What’s the pickup or delivery process?
Ask specifically how and where you’ll receive the puppy, and what’s included (records, starter food, etc.).

10. Why did you choose this specific pairing of parents?
This question tends to separate breeders who think carefully about temperament and health from those who are just producing litters. A thoughtful answer here says a lot.

A Note on Red Flags

If a seller can’t answer these questions clearly, pressures you to decide quickly, or offers a price that seems too low for the breed and area, slow down. A responsible breeder — regardless of size — should welcome these questions, not avoid them.

Our Answers to These Questions

We’re a small, home-based Maltipoo breeder in Miami, FL. Every parent is wellness-screened before breeding, every puppy is raised inside our home with daily socialization, and every puppy goes home with a written health guarantee and full vet records. See our available puppies →