04/05/2024
HUMANITY BEFORE VANITY!
Everyone wants their dog to have long luxurious hair. But are you willing to put in the time of brushing everyday?
I’m not saying it’s impossible, but you can’t have a dog with a long and fluffy coat without putting in some work in between grooming appointments.
This dog is a Maltese with lots of soft, fine hair. This type of hair requires brushing and combing in such a way that the coat is not damaged in the process.
This is why I’m happy to teach you how to brush as well as show you the tools you will need to maintain this coat at home.
Clipping down a matted coat in a shorter length was the best thing for this dog and her family. The mats on her legs and body were too far gone to try and brush out, so the most humane thing was to give her a Summer clip. We can try for long and fluffy again once this coat grows out. Also, just because this coat is short does not mean it doesn’t need to be maintained. This dog will still require regular grooming to make sure mats don’t occur during the growing out process.