Maltese grooming
A Maltese needs a professional groom every 4 to 6 weeks, and brushing at home every day or every other day, or keep it in a short puppy cut. A full groom for a Maltese with NogPets is from R460.
Also called: maltees.
The coat
A single coat of long, silky white hair that keeps growing.
- A professional groom
- Every 4 to 6 weeks.
- Brushing at home
- Every day or every other day, or keep it in a short puppy cut.
- Shedding
- Very little.
- The usual style
- Most pet Maltese have a puppy cut: short all over, a round face.
- Shaving
- A short clip is fine and keeps mats away. Leave some length in summer to protect the skin from sun.
What it costs
Our prices for a small dog with a long coat, the size of a typical Maltese. The weight and coat of your own dog set the final price.
- Full groom About 75 minutes from R460
- Bath & brush About 55 minutes from R360
Our own van grooms in Stellenbosch. Anywhere else in South Africa, send a photo on WhatsApp and we connect you with a groomer near you. A R10 fee is added when you pay by card. Cash on the day has no fee.
What a groomer watches for
- Tear stains under the eyes
- Mats behind the ears and in the armpits
- Hair around the eyes that needs a careful trim
- Ticks and fleas: common in South Africa, and easy to miss in a thick coat
Maltese grooming questions
How often should a Maltese be groomed?
Every 4 to 6 weeks by a groomer. At home: every day or every other day, or keep it in a short puppy cut.
Should I shave my Maltese?
Yes, a short clip is fine for a Maltese and keeps mats away. Leave some length in summer to protect the skin from sun.
How much does it cost to groom a Maltese?
With NogPets in Stellenbosch, a full groom for a Maltese is from R460 and a bath and brush from R360. Your dog's own weight and coat set the final price. Anywhere else in South Africa, send a photo on WhatsApp and we connect you with a groomer near you.
Does a Maltese shed?
Very little.
How do I stop tear stains on my Maltese?
Wipe under the eyes every day with a damp cloth and keep the hair there short. A groomer trims it each visit. If the eyes run a lot, ask your vet.