Maltipoos carry a soft, low-shedding coat that grows continuously — the combination of Maltese and Poodle genetics produces a texture that mats quickly at longer lengths. Luna's coat at eight weeks had grown into a soft cloud that looked fluffy but had felting starting near the skin in several areas. We addressed these before establishing the teddy bear cut. The trim at one inch suits Maltipoos particularly well in Florida: short enough to prevent mat formation between five-week appointments while maintaining the plush appearance that owners choose this breed for. Ear canals cleaned — Maltipoos commonly grow hair in the canal.
Before
Luna arrived at eight weeks of growth — her soft Maltipoo coat had grown well past any trim lines, face obscuring eyes, chest puffed with overgrowth.
After
Luna left in a rounded teddy bear cut at one inch — face open, coat even and soft, the white and apricot coloring bright and clean.
85 minServices: Full Grooming, Nail Trimming, Ear Cleaning, Teeth Cleaning
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Maltipoo chest and armpit matting reflects the breed's combination of soft Maltese coat texture and the curly Poodle tendency to trap hair. These areas experience both friction and moisture — contributing to mat formation faster than any other body zone. Coco's mats were tight but not yet pelted; patient work with conditioning spray and a metal comb cleared them without cutting. Small dogs like the Maltipoo require a particularly gentle approach — their skin is closer to the mat surface than in larger breeds. After clearing, a moisturizing bath and thorough blow-dry. Owner advised to comb chest and armpits every three days.
Before
Coco arrived with mats concentrated across the chest and under the front legs — the most common mat zones for small dogs with soft-textured coats in Florida.
After
Chest and armpit mats cleared with conditioning spray and careful comb work. No cutting necessary. Coat conditioned and fluffy.
70 minServices: De Matting, Bath & Brush, Ear Cleaning
Maintenance Groom
Maintenance Trim
$42–$60
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Before
After
Maltipoo maintenance visits every three to four weeks represent the best value grooming approach for this breed. At three weeks, Teddy's armpit compression was preventable with a comb — by week six or seven, it would be a de-matting charge. Face scissoring addressed the key visual priority: Maltipoos' muzzle and eye area grows quickly, and keeping the face open prevents debris accumulation in eye corners. A bath with a volumizing shampoo and blow-dry restored the round, plush appearance. Total time: 60 minutes. This frequency keeps Teddy consistently comfortable and well-presented.
Before
Teddy was three weeks out from his last groom — face slightly shaggy around the muzzle, paws starting to curl over, early coat compression at armpits.
After
Face scissored, paws trimmed, armpits combed clear. Quick bath and blow-dry. Teddy's teddy bear appearance refreshed.
