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- Materials needed to cut a Maltese's fur
- What to take into account before cutting
- Maltese Cut Types
- Drying and brushing Maltese
One of the most appreciated characteristics of this adorable breed is its soft, long and white fur, which can even give it a really noble appearance.
The Maltese is a dog that is happy receiving care and attention from its owner. They like to draw attention, so if you live there from puppies to receiving brushing and various care, it will be daily moments that they will undoubtedly enjoy.
Next, at PeritoAnimal we will explain everything you need to know to cut a Maltese.
Materials needed to cut a Maltese's fur
For starters, before putting it on with the care and cutting of the Maltese fur, you will need some products so that the result is the best possible:
- Scissors: You should always cut the hair with it, never with blades or other elements. They will be useful to correctly measure distances and keep the ends healthy. You can find them of two types: the conventional straight for body hair and another for delicate areas such as the face and ears.
- Baby wipes: There are products for sale to treat the areas that are close to the tear, the nose and the mouth, which often start to redden and take on a coppery color if we don't clean them well. Instead of these products, you can also use wipes and regularly clean these areas.
- electric machine: Ideal to reach the inside of the ears or to remove the fur from the pillows without running the risk of hurting your puppy with the scissors.
- Shampoo and conditioner: There are specialized brands for white hair that will give you an impeccable result. We also recommend using a conditioner to prevent knots that may appear in your Maltese's fur.
- spray shine: If you also want an extra result, you can also find spray shine in pet stores. If your puppy goes to beauty contests, this is an ideal complement to improve the appearance of his fur.
What to take into account before cutting
Before taking care of your Maltese Bichon, there are a few things you should be aware of:
- the maltese does not have a fur undercoat, so it must be delicate not to generate knots.
- Brushing Maltese with the long hair should be daily and for those from short hair a minimum of twice a week, as it is a hair that sticks with us easily.
- Hygiene in our puppy will be a fundamental part of his life, that's why we must get him used to it from a puppy to receive brushing and baths with happiness and tranquility.
- If you see tangled knots, apply a drop of conditioner to the area in question and let it work for 3 to 5 minutes, while washing it will be much easier to remove.
- The Maltese bath must take place once a month. Excessive washing results in the loss of the hypoallergenic properties that characterize it. We recommend lathering twice with shampoo, always with care and one application of conditioner.
Maltese Cut Types
It is in the cuts that most of the Maltese charm lies and the cuts you can make will depend on your creativity and enthusiasm, as you can do many different hairstyles. Either keeping the hair long, opting for the short one or leaving one part longer than another, the Maltese adapts to all types of hairstyles and styles.
It is very important to always bear in mind that we should not cut the hair completely, as it is a natural layer of protection and could get sick quickly.
Types of hairstyles:
- the puppy hairstyle: It is usually as short as possible and should always be done with scissors, keeping a minimum length of 3 centimeters to prevent it from growing later and losing its original shape.
Although we consider that the short fur is the most suitable for him, he must always be careful to keep this minimum measurement of 3 centimeters.
- the long hair: If you let it grow, the hair will end up being a really impressive and silky straight. It is the other common and typical Maltese hairstyle possibility in beauty contests. Let it grow and brush it daily, as well as maintain daily hygiene care in the eyes, nose and mouth area to avoid common coffee-colored stains. Many professionals dry their hair with a blow-dryer and brush to keep it even more spectacular.
- Other types of cut: In addition to the typical ones, we can also combine the long with the short, for example, keeping the body length with a puppy-style face. You can be creative and should cut your hair as you like.
The use of hairpins, hair elastic and other elements is recommended to prevent the hair from ending up in the eyes or other orifices, disturbing you and hindering your routine activities.
We recommend that before doing it yourself, go to a canine hairdresser and observe their techniques and recommendations to avoid improper cutting.
Drying and brushing Maltese
Once you have completed the process of caring and trimming the Maltese's fur, it is time for drying and brushing. For this you should use:
- Dryer: The dryer makes drying much easier, achieves a better result and is faster. Remember not to use excessive temperature or power.
- Brush: There are several types for sale. After bathing, you should use a regular bristle brush to remove dead hair and untangle it. For daily care you should use brushes that are softer than the previous ones.
- mini hair iron: If your Maltese has a very long hair and you want to achieve a perfect straight effect, we recommend using a flat iron. Ideal for competitions and exhibitions.
If you have a Maltese you can't miss our article on how to train a Maltese either.
