Features and types of haircuts Maltese

Maltese or Maltese lap-dog is a compact miniature dog with a thick snow-white coat. Her appearance is a matter of pride for the owners. But to maintain it, you have to spend a lot of time and effort. Maltese haircuts are quite diverse and allow you to give these pets a special charm.

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

Maltese lapdog requires regular professional grooming. But do not forget about everyday grooming, because even shorn pets require attention. It is very important 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 get used to hygiene, which in the case of Maltese dogs includes:

• bathing;
• washing paws after walking;
• maintaining the purity of the hair on the face;
• rubbing the eyes and ears;
• wearing a hair curler;
• cutting the split ends of the outer hair.

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

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

For grooming dogs of the Maltese breed, special tools are used to create a perfectly straight line and a beautiful hairstyle. In addition, grooming devices allow 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 to shorten the grown claws of the animal;
• koltunorez, with the help of which the fallen off areas of wool are removed;
• sharp-cutting hairdressing scissors;
• clippers with nozzles for forming different lengths of wool;
• combs and slickers to remove dead undercoat and outer hair.

It is extremely important to acquire specialized devices if you plan to independently perform grooming maltese. Machines for dog haircuts are less noisy, take into account the peculiarities of the animal's coat. Combs should be metallic with anti-static effect. Nylon and natural brushes also help to make the coat of Maltese look attractive. Thinning scissors are useful for model haircuts.

In addition, the list of tools that facilitate grooming include technical and mechanical devices. So, in the salons they use compressors and special brackets with a loop for fixing the animal. There are groomers in the arsenal and tools to remove darkening and spots in the area around the eyes, wet wipes to remove dirt. A variety of shampoos, oils, conditioners for unraveling wool, as well as dry powders are used to remove excess sebum, quickly giving the appearance of a dog a neat appearance.

A lush coat that allows you to create original haircuts is one of the reasons for the incredible popularity of maltese. But beautiful hairstyles in a fantasy performance can only afford extra-exhibition dogs. Everyone else has to be content with those liberties that the standard allows.

A great option for a haircut for the summer is “for 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 hygiene in the anal area. On the muzzle there is a long bang, mustache, eyebrows, areas around the eyes are cut short.

The coat on the body and legs is reminiscent of a puppy. The result is an easy-to-care and fully recognizable hairstyle that does not need to be updated too often.

Among the options for haircuts for maltese hygienic confidently holds a leading position. It is ideal for pets, allows you to choose any length of the outer hair. Be sure to include shortening of hairs in the intimate zone, between the paw pads, in the list of procedures. Veterinarians recommend paying special attention to cutting hair inside the ear - in this case, you can ensure compliance with hygiene requirements, to avoid the development of the inflammatory process.

When designing a hygienic type of hairstyle maltese, various liberties are allowed. Including staining with special means, allowing to greatly diversify the image of the pet. But it is also possible to use a machine that shortens the coat throughout the body as uniformly and efficiently as possible.

A Korean-style haircut is a popular option for homemade maltese care. It is also called “kawaii” (toy) and is considered a heritage of anime culture. Grooming preserves very short hair on the surface of the muzzle, shaving the cheeks. Long hairs remain behind the ears, a hat or a long tail is left on the surface of the head.

The surface of the neck is also cut very short, recommendations on the length of the coat on the body and legs are left to 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 tow.

Another version of the Korean style offered by groomers for maltese. A teddy bear haircut resembles a muton option. 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 short enough, 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.

Maltese hair care for an exhibition requires a particularly thorough approach. The length of the coat should be maximum - 5-10 cm longer than the height of the dog at the withers. The ends of the outer hair 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 - ponytails, forming a clear and even parting, reaching the croup.

In preparation for the exhibition, the owner of a Maltese dog has to master the use of papillots, allowing them to grow the desired length. Before curling the curlers, the coat should be lubricated with special oil, saturated with masks, sprays. Individual curls (along the width of the papillot) are wound and secured with elastic bands.

The selection of a haircut for a dog of the Maltese breed largely depends on the class of the pet. If we are talking about the show level, you will definitely have to keep the maximum length, make sure that the paws have a rounded shape, and the whole appearance is harmonious and stylish. For pet-level dogs, you can choose much more diverse in style solutions.

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

See how the haircut of the Maltese dogs goes, see the next video.