Apricot Maltipoo (with Pictures included)

Quick answer: An apricot Maltipoo has a warm, light orange coat that falls between cream and red. It is one of the most popular Maltipoo colors. The apricot comes from the Poodle parent, since Maltese are always white, and the coat often lightens a bit as the puppy grows. Apricot Maltipoos grow to the same size as any Maltipoo, about 5 to 20 pounds.

Apricot is one of the most sought after Maltipoo colors, along with cream and red. The apricot color can come in many shades in between cream and red and can sometimes have white or lighter patches or blends.

Apricot vs Red vs Cream Maltipoo

Cream: A pale ivory or off-white shade, lighter than apricot. See our cream Maltipoo gallery.

Apricot: A soft peach or light orange, right in the middle.

Red: A deep, rich reddish brown, the darkest of the three.

Many apricot puppies look closer to red at birth and lighten over their first year, so the color you see at 8 weeks may not be exactly the adult color.

Do Apricot Maltipoos Fade?

Yes, many do. Apricot and red coats commonly lighten as the adult coat grows in between about 6 months and 2 years, often ending up a lighter apricot or cream. Ears and the back usually keep the most color. Puppies with darker ears at 8 weeks tend to hold their color best. Learn more about Maltipoo color changes.

Are Apricot Maltipoos Rare?

No. Apricot is a common and very popular Maltipoo color, which is why many families join a waiting list to get one. You can see all the options in our Maltipoo colors gallery or check our available Maltipoo puppies.

As you can see in the gallery below, the apricot coat (like any other color) can vary from straight, wavy, or curly in texture depending on their parents. These images are not necessarily pictures of puppies in our program but were submitted by their owners in our Maltipoo Facebook group. If you want to become a part of the best Maltipoo group in the nation, be sure to check it out.