Grooming a Maltipoo's Hair

A maltipoo is a cross between a Maltese and poodle. The maltipoo brings the best traits of both breeds; it is a smart yet social dog that adapts well to many different situations and environments. Grooming your maltipoo should be a regular activity that begins when it is a puppy, so your dog becomes accustomed to the grooming ritual. With routine grooming, your maltipoo will have a beautiful, lustrous coat.

Things You'll Need

  • Grooming brush or comb
  • Cotton balls (optional)
  • Dog shampoo and conditioner
  • Hair dryer (optional)
  • Thinning shears (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Brush your maltipoo's fur to untangle any knots or snarls, as well as loosen dirt or debris. You can use a wide-toothed comb or brush to get the larger knots out, and then gently brush with a hairbrush designed for dogs.

    • 2

      Wet your maltipoo thoroughly in the bathtub or sink. Apply a small amount of dog shampoo and lather the entire dog, being careful to avoid getting shampoo in your maltipoo's eyes and ears. You can put cotton balls in the dog's ears to keep water and shampoo out. Rinse the dog thoroughly; any shampoo residue may cause irritation to your its skin. Apply conditioner to your dog and rinse thoroughly.

    • 3

      Dry your maltipoo. Towel dry until damp, then allow the dog to air dry. If it is cold, use a hair dryer on a low setting.

    • 4

      Brush your maltipoo once it is dry to smooth the coat and remove any knots that may have formed during the shampoo and conditioning.

    • 5
      Thinning shears remove excess hair.

      Trim your maltipoo's coat using thinning shears, if needed. Thinning shears are designed to thin a dog's coat and remove excess hair. A maltipoo generally has a thin, soft coat, but you may want to remove excess hair to further smooth the coat. This is particularly useful around the ears, tail and legs. Use caution when using thinning shears, as they are sharp and can injure your dog if it moves suddenly.