| The Maltese is a very famous and recognizable | | | | shampoo, use a dog shampoo only. Don't reach for |
| breed. Much of the reason for this is the gorgeous | | | | your added volume brand or the dish detergent. If |
| white hair that characterizes the breed. The hair also | | | | desperate and in a dire bathing emergency you can |
| is responsible for the "show" potential of a Maltese. | | | | use baby shampoo. After the bath, use a conditioner |
| Some folks think it's great fun to spend time styling | | | | on the tresses which will keep the hair soft and |
| the animal's hair. Usually, the Maltese doesn't shed | | | | easier to comb. |
| very much but there are some dogs that do seem | | | | If you should find the long hair maintenance |
| to have a perplexing problem with shedding. In order | | | | intolerable, you can have the Maltese' hair cut to only |
| to help with shedding control, you will need to be | | | | 1 or 2 inches in length. If you do this, your Maltese |
| rigorous about the total styling routine which includes | | | | will look like a puppy but the hair will be easier to |
| not only bathing and trimming, but also diet and | | | | manage. A short cut can also assist with the |
| exercise. | | | | management of the shedding and will make the |
| It's a fact that the hair of your Maltese can get to as | | | | combing or brushing a less difficult chore with |
| much as a foot long if not beautified properly. You | | | | decreased chance of grooming tools getting stuck or |
| might want to think of this process as your hobby | | | | hurting the Maltese. Don't forget that you can also |
| which could significantly reduce the tedious nature of | | | | use an array of doggie styling product that are very |
| Maltese maintenance. It's quite easy for the Maltese | | | | gentle. |
| to become rather disheveled, matted, and dirty | | | | Although you might not have realized this, diet and |
| looking because of the whiteness of the hair. Surely | | | | stress may be contributing to a shedding problem. If |
| you don't want to deal with a dirty, matted creature. | | | | you notice that your Maltese is shedding more, you |
| The Maltese doesn't require anything like a daily bath. | | | | may need to figure out if something is causing stress |
| The natural oils can be maintained with a bimonthly | | | | for the dog. The dog may require more exercise and |
| bath. When natural oils are removed from the dog's | | | | or a more nutritious diet. Once any of these |
| hair, the skin gets dry. If the skin gets dry, shedding | | | | problems are noted and rectified, the health and |
| and possible health problems occur. With regard to | | | | shedding issues should resolve. |