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The Maltese (Maltese, Malteser, Maltese Bichon, Maltese) according to the FCI classification (International Federation of Cynologists), belongs to the 9th decorative group of small toys, the 1st section of Bichons and related breeds (subsection 1.1 “Bichons”).

The Maltese has a long, silky, heavy coat that is prone to quickly tangling and matting. Grooming your Maltese is an essential part of comprehensive grooming, regardless of whether your pet takes part in shows.

Origin of the breed

Maltese is one of the most ancient dog breeds. There is no exact information about the time of their appearance, but Charles Darwin (British scientist - naturalist, author of the theory on the origin of species) argued that the Maltese breed appeared in the 6th century BC.

This statement has no evidence, but a strong argument for the ancient origin of the Maltese is their image on an ancient Greek vase found during excavations on the island of Malta and dating back to approximately 500 BC.

According to another theory, the Maltese descends from Melita dogs that lived more than 2,000 years ago on the island of Meleda in the Adriatic Sea (the territory of modern Croatia and Montenegro). The name of this Balkan island is similar to the name of the Italian island of Malta, therefore, from the 16th century, Italy was mistakenly considered the birthplace of snow-white beauties, and the breed itself received its modern name - Maltese.

Maltesers were especially popular in aristocratic circles; some of the most famous owners of Maltese dogs were: King Philip II of Spain, Queen Mary of Scotland, French monarch Louis XIV, Russian Empress Catherine II, Queens of Great Britain Victoria and Elizabeth I.

Features of the coat

Grooming a Maltese is a complex of rather complex procedures for hygienic and aesthetic purposes. Such procedures are aimed not only at maintaining the appearance - it is an excellent prevention of diseases of the dog’s skin and coat.

A characteristic feature of the Maltese Bichon is the absence of undercoat and seasonal shedding.

The texture of the coat is silky, dense, heavy. The Maltese's coat grows evenly throughout the body, it is quite long (especially on the head) and does not form waves or curls. Visually, the Maltese's hairline resembles an even flowing mantle that fits tightly to the body.

The coat of the Maltese Bichon has another remarkable feature - it has a pure white color. The FCI standards (No. 65) allow dogs with a light platinum (ivory) coat color to participate in competitions, the UK Kennel Club (KC standard) and the American Kennel Club (AKC standard) allow the presence of a very light lemon shade of the Maltese coat. The presence of these signs does not disqualify the dog, but may be considered a fault and will reduce the dog's overall conformation score.

The most common mistakes owners make when cutting hair

Beginners make mistakes quite often. It will be useful to list them:

• Using unprofessional scissors - they do not provide an even cut, often tearing out or crushing the wool.
• Lack of experience - it is advisable to go to professionals several times, take lessons to see how the work is done.
• Working with a machine designed for people. It is not designed for soft wool, so it does not cope with the task.

By carefully studying the theory of grooming, every loving owner will be able to provide their pet with ideal care. And he will not only look great, but also feel good.

Care and maintenance of Maltese dogs

The basis of daily care is regular washing and brushing. It is recommended to carry out water procedures when the puppy is 3 months old; the first hygienic haircut can be done from 5 months.

When performing hygiene procedures, it is necessary to take into account some nuances:

• The constantly watery eyes of Maltesers are a specific feature of the breed; the area around the eyes of Maltese dogs is treated daily. The appearance of dark red or brown “tear tracks” signals a developing eye infection and requires immediate attention to a specialist.
• Bathing and washing Maltese dogs is carried out only with professional shampoos, oils and balms (colorless, which do not give the coat an extraneous tint). Show dogs are fully bathed once every 7-10 days, companion dogs - once every 10-14 days (more often in summer, depending on contamination).
• The wool is combed before water procedures, and after washing it is carefully blotted with a towel.
• To clean the ears (after bathing), wet wipes and ear drops are used; only the outer part of the ear is wiped with a napkin.

Caring for a Maltese at home is quite complicated, so experts recommend periodically carrying out comprehensive grooming of Maltese dogs in professional salons.

Daily care for Maltese

The dog should be trained to be groomed using a brush and dryer as early as possible. The first bath should be done before the age of 3 months. To do this, you should use preparations for dogs, both shampoo and conditioner. Human hygiene products should not be used, as they dry out and damage the coat.

After a bath, you need to use an aerosol conditioner. Spray the spray directly onto your hair and give him the prize right away. This will help your puppy associate the treatment with something good. If your four-legged dog gets scared, you can first spray the product on a brush and use it to comb the fur while drying.

Before each bath, you need to comb your hair very well, because wet curls are difficult to untangle. Until adult hair emerges, you can use a natural bristle brush, then you can use a comb with rounded tips. Maltese dogs do not have an undercoat, and the sharp points can irritate the skin and tear the coat.

Types of Maltese haircuts

Haircuts for Maltese dogs are very varied and creative - the long, silky white coat allows experienced groomers to show all their talent and skill. When choosing a haircut or hairstyle, be sure to consider the following factors:

• Gender and age of the dog . Maltese boys' haircuts differ from "girls'" in length and "brutality", while the hairstyles of snow-white Maltese beauties are more sophisticated and imaginative, with a large number of accessories. Maltese puppies are traditionally cut shorter than adult dogs (for hygienic purposes).
• Participation in shows, exhibitions and competitions . The standards for show trimming Maltese dogs are quite strict; show haircuts are recommended to be carried out in specialized salons. There are no such strict restrictions on haircuts for pets; you should only adhere to the general recommendations of the groomer.

Creative Maltese haircuts are in many ways similar to the model haircuts of Yorkshire Terriers; preparing Maltese Bichons for showroom is similar to show grooming a Bichon Frize (except for the requirements for coat length and FCI standards).

Grooming Maltese in the salon

It is very important to provide your lapdog with high quality grooming. Some procedures, such as brushing your teeth and ears, can be done at home. Specialists should be entrusted with more complex actions such as thinning the coat and shortening it to a certain length. A set of procedures is not cheap, but often a visit to the salon is the only way to prepare a pet for an exhibition, help it reveal itself in all its glory, and instantly impress all members of the jury.

Note! The Maltese's coat grows very quickly, so the style can be changed quite often.

In addition, when visiting the salon, you can order exactly the hairstyle that, in the owner’s opinion, best suits your beloved Maltese dog. One breeder thinks the Maltese's puppy cut is ideal, while another is delighted with the Korean style. Experienced hairdressers-stylists can easily cope with any task, as they not only have all the necessary equipment and consumables, but also considerable experience.

Korean haircut

At the same time, the owner can be sure that the dog will not experience discomfort - employees of specialized salons know exactly what needs to be done to make the visitor satisfied.

Exhibition haircuts for Maltese dogs

The main rule of showtrim Maltese dogs is to be as close to their natural appearance as possible. In accordance with FCI standards and breed requirements, the length of the coat of Maltese dogs participating in competitions should not exceed the height of the dog at the withers by more than 10 cm.

During the exhibition grooming process, the fur is trimmed to the required length, excess hair is removed from the paw pads, and they are given smooth round contours. An even, clear parting is formed on the head, the bangs are tucked into a top knot.

Why do you need to cut your Maltese?

The Maltese as a breed was specially bred to have such a long and rich coat, so caring for it is very important. At exhibitions, dogs are presented carefully combed, washed, and treated with special products for the coat. Before the performance, the babies are kept on pillows in special cages so that their fur remains perfectly clean. In principle, you can keep your pet in this form at home, wearing various overalls for walks so that it does not get dirty.

Maltese dogs have a beautiful white coat

However, if you do not plan to exhibit the animal, it is better to trim it. This provides convenience for the owner and relief for the dog. In addition, this allows for better hygiene.

For your information! The choice of coat length depends on the preference of the owner and his ability to care for the dog. It is better if the dog has a short and well-groomed coat than the presence of tangles and dirt.

Model or creative haircuts

For pet-class Maltese (companion dogs or pets who have completed their exhibition career), there are many different fancy hairstyles. Girls' Maltese haircuts are traditionally distinguished by longer hair and more accessories:

Haircuts for Maltese boys are characterized by a shorter coat and careful treatment of the anal and groin areas. The most popular are:

Carrying out full grooming of Maltese dogs at home is quite difficult and problematic. The grooming salon "ARTEMONoff" offers to get all the necessary recommendations and give show, model or hygiene haircuts to Maltese dogs in Moscow.

All work is performed by certified craftsmen using specialized equipment using professional Crown Royale cosmetics.

Convenient location of the salon (Levoberezhny and Khovrino districts, proximity to the Belomorskaya and Rechnoy Vokzal metro stations), affordable prices, friendly and helpful staff - you and your pet will find all this in the ARTEMONoff grooming salon.

Maltese hygienic haircut (under clippers)

Some types of dogs, and the lapdog is one of them, need a haircut not as a beautiful frame, but as a necessary regular process. Lapdog wool without periodic treatment, which includes: washing once every two weeks, combing every three to four days and a hygienic haircut (with a clipper) once every two months, becomes matted and mats form. They, in turn, cause discomfort to the dog, and she tries to remove them with her teeth, thereby damaging the skin. With a large formation of tangles, heat exchange becomes difficult, and an environment favorable for pathogenic microbes is created on the dog’s skin. This, in turn, brings with it various types of infections. This is why regular hygienic grooming of your lapdog is necessary.

It involves cutting the fur with a machine all over the animal's body. In some cases, fur on the paws and skirt are left behind.

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