Maltese require frequent grooming, but usually become accustomed to it
as puppies and learn to enjoy it because of their desire for companionship.
They need to be combed at least once a day. Their long hair can get tangled into very
tenacious mats, especially if they have been playing. These require patience to
untangle with fingers, comb, and scissors. Their head hair can be tied in single or double topknots,
but it is best if this is done right from puppyhood or they may find the bows annoying.

Show dogs have long hair reaching right down to the ground, but this can be too much
work for most owners. Maltese often have short or semi-short ("puppycut") hair
to make grooming easier. The hair on the bottom of their paws must be trimmed
or else they will slip on it (and it can also get very dirty).

They should also have their teeth brushed regularly with dog toothpaste.

Maltese require bathing every two to four weeks to keep their coats bright.
Their long hair must be dried thoroughly afterwards or they could get quite ill.

Bath your maltese at least once a week with a good lanolin shampoo,
followed by a conditioner.
It is fine to use the same shampoo/conditioner on puppy as you use on your own hair.

Don’t forget a flea rinse in the final rinse when bathing
and mix according to instructions. Flea rinses & powders are poisonous,
Keep them on a high shelf, out of reach of children.

Maltese are subject to "eyestains" due to their white fur. Tearing caused
by dust and pollen stains the fur around their eyes. Females sometimes stain
more when in season. This is not a health problem, but it can look messy.
Commercial preparations such as Diamond Eye can be used to clean the fur.
Alternatively, the eyes can be washed with a commercial preparation or warm water
to soothe them (although perhaps not the dog!).

Daily grooming – or every other day,
will keep your maltese lovable and a joy to own.
Maltese do not shed coat or suffer from “doggie odour”.

All in all, the Maltese makes a lively and personable companion that's always fun to be around.

TRIMMING:
The long hair inside their ears must be pulled out regularly
or the ears will become dirty and infected. You can use eyebrow tweezers
for this, however, puppy may not like it, but it is important to guard against
ear-mites & other infections.

NAILS:
Trim a little off his nails every week.