Name: Maltipoo

Observation:  This is a family pet named london who is a maltipoo.  She will be used as my field study.  According to wikipedia they are a mixed breed of dogs.  It is a mix between and maltese and a poodle.  The Poodle is a breed of dog. The Standard Poodle is regarded as the second most intelligent breed of dog after the Border Collie, and before the German Shepherd Dog. The poodle breed is found officially in toy, miniature, and standard sizes, with many coat colors. Originally bred as a type of water dog, the poodle is skillful in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding. The Maltese is a small breed of dog in the toy group. It descends from dogs originating in the Central Mediterranean Area. The breed name and origins are generally understood to derive from the Mediterranean island of Malta; however, the name is sometimes described with reference to the Adriatic island of Mljet, or a defunct Sicilian town called Melita.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltese_(dog)
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/maltipoo.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poodle