Things You'll Need
- a Maltese dog, brush, dog shampoo, a dog bed,dog food, soft toys, dog treats, dog carrier
Instructions
Bathe your Maltese every two to four weeks. Use a gentle shampoo and do not get the soap in the dog's eyes or ears. Use a conditioner to keep their beautiful white fur soft. Blow their fur dry on the lowest dryer temperature. Brush the coat while you dry.
Groom your Maltese every three months to keep the hair relatively short. Brush your Maltese daily, especially if its fur is long, to keep it from becoming matted.
Buy a small dog bed for sleeping. Alternately, a Maltese will feel at home on a small blanket. Keep the bed or blanket inside where it is warm. Maltese dogs aren't fond of the cold or being separated from their owners, so they shouldn't be left outside at night.
Feed your Maltese a dog food for smaller breeds, such as Eukanuba. This brand features a higher-fat formula for high-energy small dogs up to 20 lbs.