Hi! My mom has a maltipoo(Maltese/poodle). He is 100% toy poodle IMO, the Maltese gene skipped him
. They are a joy and very smart! He knows a LOT of human words. Your mom will truly enjoy a poodle. Tear stains can be a problem, especially if the poodle is white. My mom uses a slicker brush and he has to go to the groomed often, their hair is VERY curly and kinky. Hope your mom enjoys the new addition!