Cavapoo vs Maltipoo: Waste, Diet & Cleanup Compared

Side-by-Side Stats

At a glance, the Cavapoo averages about 1.6 oz of waste per day compared to the Maltipoo's 1.2 oz. Over a full year, that translates to roughly 37 lbs vs 27 lbs — a difference that compounds quickly, especially if you have more than one dog.

Which Breed Produces More Waste?

The Cavapoo produces significantly more waste than the Maltipoo — roughly 1.3x as much daily. That 10-lb annual difference means Cavapoo owners deal with considerably more yard cleanup.

Body weight is the primary driver of waste volume. The Cavapoo averages 17 lbs compared to the Maltipoo's 13 lbs. Dogs generally produce waste equal to roughly 0.5–0.75% of their body weight each day, so larger breeds invariably fill the yard faster.

GI Issues & Digestive Health Comparison

Understanding each breed's digestive vulnerabilities helps you know what to watch for during yard cleanup. Changes in stool color, consistency, or frequency are often the first visible sign of a health issue.

Cavapoo: Cavapoos are popular companion dogs with moderate waste production.

Maltipoo: Maltipoos are tiny companion dogs with small but frequent waste deposits.

Cleanup Difficulty & Recommended Frequency

Cleanup difficulty depends on waste volume, frequency, and yard behavior. Here's how these two breeds stack up:

• Cavapoo: Low difficulty — 2–3 poops/day, moderate activity level, minimal shedding
• Maltipoo: Low difficulty — 2–3 poops/day, moderate activity level, minimal shedding

Small but active — their waste adds up faster than you'd expect.

Small droppings hide in grass easily — professional cleanup catches what you miss.

For the Cavapoo, we recommend bi-weekly service. For the Maltipoo, bi-weekly service is ideal. If you have both breeds, go with the more frequent schedule to stay ahead of accumulation.

Which Breed Needs Professional Service More?

Between the two, the Cavapoo benefits more from professional pet waste removal. At 37 lbs of waste per year, DIY cleanup becomes a significant time commitment — especially combined with the breed's moderate activity level and minimal shedding.

That said, Maltipoo owners also benefit from professional service. Even at 27 lbs annually, keeping up with 2–3 daily deposits requires consistency that's hard to maintain.

• 37 lbs of annual waste takes roughly 1 minutes per week to clean manually