Features and types of haircuts of the Maltese lapdog

The Maltese or Maltese lapdog is a compact miniature dog with a thick snow-white coat. Its appearance is a source of pride for its owners. But to maintain it, you have to spend a lot of time and effort. Maltese haircuts are quite varied and allow you to give these pets a special charm.

Depending on whether the animal is a show or not, the style is also determined., in which its appearance will be decorated. Popular Korean-style Maltese lapdogs haircuts and other options for boys and girls not only emphasize the bright personality of this breed, but also make grooming easier. For show pieces, the length of the coat is strictly regulated, and some effort will have to be made to maintain a flawless silhouette.

The Maltese lapdog requires regular professional grooming. But do not forget about the daily care of the coat, because even shorn pets require attention. It is very important here systematic combing, maintaining the cleanliness of the dog's fur coat. Experienced breeders even have special schedules to determine the frequency of the procedures. Puppies should become accustomed to hygienic care, which in the case of Maltese dogs includes:

• bathing;
• washing paws after walking;
• maintaining the purity of the coat on the face;
• rubbing eyes and ears;
• wearing hair curlers;
• trimming split ends of the guard hair.

According to the breed standard, the coat of a Maltese dog for an exhibition should exceed the length at the withers by 5-10 cm. When the animal moves, its fur coat flows like a mantle, in a static position it should lie beautifully, forming a clear, graphic silhouette. Correctly performed exhibition grooming emphasizes advantages and hides disadvantages well.

A dog purchased as a pet can wear much more fancy hairstyles. Here, the fashion for the Maltese is very diverse - from Korean kawaii to teddy bears.

For grooming Maltese dogs, special tools are used to create a flawlessly straight line and a beautiful hairstyle shape. In addition, grooming devices allow for hygienic care without pain and discomfort for the pet. Among the basic components in the arsenal of the master should be present:

• a claw cutter for shortening the grown claws of an animal;
• collar cutter, with the help of which felted areas of wool are removed;
• hairdressing scissors with a sharp edge;
• clippers with attachments for the formation of different lengths of wool;
• combs and slickers to remove dead undercoat and guard hair.

It is extremely important to purchase specialized devices if you plan to do grooming for the Maltese yourself. Dog haircutters are less noisy and take into account the peculiarities of the animal's coat. Combs should be metal with an anti-static effect. Nylon and natural brushes are also good for making the Maltese coat look attractive. Thinning scissors are useful for model haircuts.

In addition, technical and mechanical devices can be included in the list of tools that facilitate grooming. So, in the salons, compressors and special brackets with a loop are used to fix the animal. There is in the arsenal of the groomer and means for removing darkening and stains in the area around the eyes, wet wipes to remove dirt. A variety of shampoos, oils, conditioners for detangling hair, as well as dry powders are also used to remove excess sebum, quickly giving the dog a neat appearance.

The lush coat, which allows you to create original haircuts, is one of the reasons for the incredible popularity of the Maltese. But beautiful hairstyles in a fantasy design can only be afforded by non-show dogs. Everyone else has to be content with the liberties that the standard allows.

A great option for a summer haircut - "like a puppy". And also this option is called "muton" because of the similarity with the pile of popular fur. The main part of the coat is shortened with scissors, the machine is used only as a means of hygienic care in the anal area. Long bangs, mustaches, eyebrows remain on the face, and the areas around the eyes are cut short.

The coat on the body and legs is like a puppy. The result is an easy-care and recognizable hairstyle that doesn't need to be updated too often.

Among the options for haircuts for Maltese, the hygienic one confidently holds a leading position. Ideal for pets, it allows you to choose any length of guard hair. Necessarily the list of procedures includes the shortening of hairs in the intimate area, between the pads of the paws.Veterinarians recommend paying special attention to hair clipping inside the ear - in this case, it is possible to ensure compliance with hygiene requirements, to avoid the development of an inflammatory process.

When designing a hygienic type of hairstyle for Maltese, various liberties are allowed. Including dyeing with special means, which make it possible to greatly diversify the image of a pet. But it is also possible to use a machine that shortens the coat throughout the body as evenly and efficiently as possible.

A Korean-style haircut is a popular option for caring for Maltese pets. It is also called "kawai" (toy) and is considered a heritage of anime culture. Grooming involves preserving very short hair on the surface of the muzzle, shaving the cheek area. Long hairs remain behind the ears; a cap or long tail is left on the surface of the head.

The neck is also cut very short and the length of hair on the body and feet is at the discretion of the hairdresser. It is worth paying attention to the fact that most often the body remains almost naked. But the surface of the paws retains fluffy feathers.

Another version of the Korean style offered by groomers for maltese. A teddy bear haircut is reminiscent of the "muton" version. The hair on the body is shortened to 5 cm, the length on the head and muzzle is the same, the ears are also cut rather shortly, and most of the hairs are removed inside. Thanks to the correct execution of the haircut, the appearance of the dog becomes "plush", toy and cute.

Caring for Maltese wool for an exhibition requires a particularly careful approach to business. The length of the coat should be maximum - 5-10 cm more than the height of the dog at the withers. The tips of the guard hairs are trimmed to form a beautiful and clear line. On the pads of the paws, in the anal area, excess hair is removed. Top notes are formed on the head - tails, forming a clear and even parting that reaches the croup.

In preparation for the exhibition, the owner of a Maltese dog has to master the use of papillotes, which allow them to grow the required length. Before twisting the "curlers", the coat should be lubricated with special oil, saturated with masks, sprays. Individual curls (along the width of the papillote) are wound and secured with elastic bands.

The selection of a haircut for a Maltese breed dog largely depends on the class of the pet. When it comes to show level, you will definitely have to maintain the maximum length, make sure that the legs are rounded, and the whole look is harmonious and stylish. For pet-level dogs, you can choose a much more varied solution in style.

As for the sex of the dog, here the division is rather subjective. For boys, more often offer shorter, "hooligan" haircuts - under a teddy bear or under a puppy, which minimize contamination of the coat, facilitate the process of hygienic care. For girls, a cute design style is more often offered. A kawaii haircut is quite appropriate here and allows you to show imagination both in choosing a shape, and in a color scheme, and the use of decorative ornaments.

How the grooming of Maltese dogs goes, see the next video.