A Maltese with a white, silky, flowing coat!

But keeping that angelic beauty looking its best isn't always easy.🤔

Especially when bath time comes around-sometimes a week, or at least once a month-it can be exhausting for both you and your dog.

You somehow manage to get through the bath...

But the real battle begins after bath, during the drying stage.

The moment you turn on the hair dryer, your dog may try to run or squirm in fear.

And while trying to hold your little one still and blow warm air onto their coat, you may find yourself sweating just as much as your dog!

Today, I'm going to show you the proper way to dry your Maltese's coat so you can keep their skin healthy while achieving that beautiful, silky, flowing lock.

Why Shouldn't You Take Maltese Coat Drying Lightly?

Understanding the unique characteristics of a Maltese coat makes it much easier to see why proper drying is so important.

• Fine, Thin Single Coat

Maltese dogs have a single coat without an undercoat, so their hair is extremely fine and delicate.

• Curling and Loss of Volume

If you leave the coat wet for too long, the hairs can twist together and become matted. In severe cases, you may eventually have no choice but to cut the mats out with scissors.

• Sensitive Skin Moisture-Related Skin Problems

If moisture remains in areas such as the armpits, between the toes, or around the inside of the ears because your dog wasn't dried properly, it can lead to skin irritation, dermatitis, or ear problems.

The 3-Step Drying Formula for a Beautiful Maltese Coat

If you want to dry your Maltese's coat without tangles and keep it smooth and flowing, there is one golden rule:

"Brushing while you dry."

Remember these three steps!

1️⃣Remove About 70% of the Moisture With a Towel

Before turning on the dryer, use a highly absorbent microfiber towel and gently press and pat the coat to remove as much water as possible.

⚠️Be careful not to rub the coat!

Rubbing can cause the fine Maltese hair to become tangled.

2️⃣Apply a Detangling Mist

Lightly spraying a detangling mist onto the wet coat can help reduce friction and potential hair damage caused by blow-drying, while also making brushing much smoother and easier.

3️⃣[The Key!] Brush From the Roots While Blow-Drying

Using a slicker brush, gently brush through the coat while directing the airflow along the direction of the hair.

Work through the coat section by section, gently straightening the hairs as you dry them.

The Key is to brush and dry at the same time.

This helps prevent tangles, keeps the coat straight and smooth, and brings back that beautiful, fluffy Maltese volume.

 

 

The 3-Step Drying Formula for a Beautiful Maltese Coat

But here's where a very real problem comes in.

"I have to hold the dryer with one hand and brush with the other...

So what am I supposed to use to hold my squirming dog?

Do I need three arms?😭"

Exactly.

When you use a conventional hair dryer, you have to hold the dryer with one hand, which makes it difficult to brush your dog carefully with the other.

As a result, you may end up drying the coat too quickly or unevenly, causing tangles-or making the whole experience even more stressful for your dog.

The solution that can turn this war-like drying session into a much more relaxing experience is the duz Hands-Free Dryer! 

Why Is a Hands-Free Dryer Essential for Drying a Maltese?

1. Two Free Hands for Better Grooming

Since you don't have to hold the dryer, both are available for grooming.

You can gently hold and reassure your dog with one hand while using the other hand to carefully brush through the coat with a slicker bursh.

This makes it possible to achieve professional-looking grooming results at home even without being a professional dog groomer.

 

2. Less Noise, Better Temperature Control, Less Stress

The high-frequency noise produced by conventional hair dryers can be stressful for dogs, whose hearing is much more sensitive than ours.

The duz Hands-Free Dryer is designed to reduce high-frequency noise and provide a gentle, comfortable stream of warm air.

With adjustable airflow and temperature settings, you can create a more comfortable steam of warm air.

With adjustable airflow and temperature settings, you can create a more comfortable drying environment for your dog-so relaxing that your little one might even star dozing off during the drying session.

 

3. Thorough Drying to Help Prevent Skin Problems

Thanks to its flexible hose, which allows you to adjust the direction of the airflow, you can direct air exactly where it is needed.

This makes it easier to thoroughly dry areas that can be difficult to reach, such as the armpits, underneath the belly, and between the toes, helping reduce concerns about moisture-related skin problems.

 

 💡Here's How to Finish the Drying Session!

• Check with a Comb

After drying, gently run a fine-toothed comb through the entire coat.

If the comb glides smoothly through the coat without getting caught, your Maltese is perfectly dried and brushed!

• Check the Inside of the Ears

Because Maltese dogs have ears covered by hair, moisture trapped around the ears can increase the risk of ear problems.

At the end of the drying session, gently lift or turn the ear flap and use a soft stream of warm air to make sure the area around the inside of the ear is completely dry.

Today, we talked about one of the most important parts of maintaining a beautiful Maltese coat-and one of the biggest challenges for dog owners:

drying your Maltese after a bath.

We also introduced a useful tool that can make your daily grooming routine much easier and improve your quality of life.

If you've ever struggled with skin problems after leaving your dog's coat damp, or if you've worked up a swear during every post-bath drying battle, why not consider giving yourself the freedom of two hands?

What is the most difficult part of drying your dog?