The Maltese is a dog that has a white, soft and long coat that gives it an adorable appearance, which added to its affectionate and sociable character have made it one of the most loved breeds by all.
And since he also loves to be the center of attention, taking care of him is always a pleasure. But since it is a puppy we will have to accustom it to the brushing routine and, also, to the scissors, otherwise the poor animal could not see normally. Therefore, we tell you How to cut a Maltese dog's hair.
Products you need to cut your Bichon Maltese hair
To cut her hair correctly you have to prepare a series of things that will be very useful, which are:
- Scissors: to cut her hair is what you will need the most. In no case can you use blades or other elements.
- Dog wipes: essential to clean the area near the tear duct, nose and mouth.
- Shampoo and conditioner: Shampoos for white-haired dogs are especially advisable, as they will serve to enhance the color by giving it shine and health.
How to cut her hair?
If it is a puppy, you have to cut its hair with scissors keeping it short, with a minimum length of 3 centimeters. By doing it this way, you will prevent it from growing curly. On the contrary, if you are an adult you can choose to:
- Leave it long: that way you would only have to trim the hairs on the eyes and on the muzzle.
- Combine long hair with short: for example, keeping the face with short hair, and the rest of the body long.
Tips for caring for the hair of the Maltese Bichon
So that he always looks handsome, it is very important that you give him a bath a month using a dog shampoo. You also have to brush it daily to avoid knots.
Feel free to put hair clips or ties on to avoid covering her eyes. Thus, you will have a beautiful Maltese Bichon 🙂.