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If you leave it unclipped it will be long.

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yes Maltese dogs can have short hair you just have to cut its hair once a month

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What is a Maltese Terrier?

The Maltese Terrier is a small dog which is mainly white, the Maltese hair can grown very long and silky. They have a lifespan of 12-14years. Althoough the Maltese hair can grow long like a Yorkshire terrier, many owners clip their Maltese hair. The Maltese can grown from 7.5-9 inches tall depending on the sex. They have litters of around three pups and they originate from centeral medditeranian areas. Hope this helps :/


Does Maltese Terriers like to be brushed?

My Maltese likes to be brushed if you brush her gently (don't yank at any mats or tangled hair)--as long as ur nice about it they shouldn't mind.


Is it rare for a Maltese to have brown hair?

Yes, it is rare for a Maltese dog to have brown hair. Maltese dogs typically have a white or off-white coat, although some may have light tan or lemon markings. Brown hair in a Maltese may be a result of cross-breeding or other genetic factors.


Can you cut a full grown Maltese dog's hair?

Yes, a Maltese should have regular haircuts either from you or a groomer.


How long do Malteses live?

How long do maltese live?


What is the dog's breed that usually has a bow?

A bow in its hair? Among others, it could be a Maltese, a Lhasa Apso, or a Yorkshire Terrier (a yorkie). Thry are all small dogs with long hair.


Why is your Maltese sheding?

if it's a pure bread Maltese, it should not shed because Maltese have no undercoat which is what makes most other dogs shed--they also have hair which makes them hypoallergenic. Are you sure you have a real Maltese? But something that would help is to comb him/her every day to get rid of some of the hair that would have gotten everywhere.


Do Maltese hair grow faster than a poodle?

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Is Maltese hair harmful to kids?

sorry, but that is kinda a stupid question. if the kid has allergies, yes. if you mean Maltese as in a dog, it shouldn't matter we have a Maltese and it hasn't harmed any kids.


What are the phisically different between shih tzu and malshi?

Maltese have longer hair then Shitzu,s and they are white Maltese but Shitzu,s can be brown.


Do Maltese have long tails?

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How can you tell if a Maltese is a purebred?

Well, Maltese dogs are very small puffy cute white dogs. if it's a mix, then it will probably look bigger than it's normal size, like if you think a jack Russell terrier mixed with a Maltese is a normal Maltese, you might see: -its bigger -it has more hair, more curly, and wooly. -and it's ears are more flappy. have more questions, i answer all of them! -fluffangel1999