The best brush for a Maltipoo
A slicker brush, used alongside a metal comb, is the standard combination for a Maltipoo's coat, because their wavy or curly, low-shedding hair tangles and mats easily without a tool that reaches down to the skin rather than skating over the surface.
Why a Maltipoo's coat needs a specific brush type
A Maltipoo's coat, inherited from both the Maltese and Poodle side, tends to be low-shedding but high-maintenance — the hair that would normally fall out on a shedding breed instead stays in the coat, where it can twist into mats close to the skin if left ungroomed for more than a few days.
A slicker brush, with its fine, slightly angled pins, is built to work through that kind of coat without simply brushing over the top of developing tangles, which is what happens with a plain bristle brush on this coat type.
How to use it, and what to add
Brush in the direction of hair growth in short sections, checking with your fingers for any tangles before you brush over them, since brushing straight through an established mat can pull uncomfortably on the skin. A metal comb is worth having alongside the slicker brush specifically to check behind the ears, under the legs and around the collar area, where mats tend to start first.
Two to three times a week is a reasonable routine for most Maltipoos, more often if their coat is left longer, since the tangling risk goes up the longer the hair grows between grooming sessions.
What we stock for this breed
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Wahl Competition Series Clipper Blades
High-precision, chrome-plated clipper blades with a rust-resistant finish, available in 17 sizes for every coat type and clipping style.
From£37.99
Ancol Ergo Double Sided Comb
Ancol Ergo Double Sided Comb: a SGL grooming comb for combing the coat
£8.79
Ancol Ergo Soft Bristle Brush
A soft bristle brush for dogs, for gentle grooming around the ears and face
£7.79
Ancol Ergo Grooming Glove
A rubber grooming glove for dogs, for removing loose hair on wet or dry coats
£9.79
Wahl Pet Grooming Scissors with Finger Rest
Stainless steel finishing scissors with ergonomic offset handles — perfect for tidying around eyes, ears, mouth, and paws.
£5.49
Ancol Ergo Palm Pin Pad
A palm-strapped pin grooming pad for dogs, for silky, long, wiry and curly coats
£8.49
Large Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Mats and Tangles
A self-cleaning slicker brush with fine, bead-tipped wire pins that gently lift loose undercoat, mats and tangles from short or long-haired pets. A one-click button releases the collected fur for fuss-free cleaning. Cat-ear shaped design.
£18.99
Slicker Brush for Dogs — Detangling & De-shedding
An ergonomic slicker brush with anti-scratch pins that works through tangles and removes dead hair from top and undercoat.
From£9.99
Groom Professional Curved Soft Slicker Brush
A professional-grade curved slicker brush with soft pins, designed to groom delicate and soft-coated pets without discomfort.
From£8.99
Round-Tipped Deshedding Rake Comb
A double-sided undercoat rake with rounded stainless-steel blades that gently cut through mats and remove loose hair. The non-slip ergonomic handle makes deshedding dogs and cats quick and comfortable.
From£8.99
Self-Cleaning Deshedding Slicker Brush
A deshedding grooming tool for dogs and cats that lifts loose undercoat and eases out tangles, with a self-cleaning button that releases the trapped fur in one press.
£25.99
Common questions
- Do Maltipoos need professional grooming as well as home brushing?
- Most benefit from a professional trim every six to eight weeks alongside regular home brushing, since keeping the coat at a manageable length reduces how easily it mats between visits. Home brushing on its own, without any trimming, tends to fall behind on a coat this prone to tangling.
- How often should I brush a Maltipoo?
- Two to three times a week is a reasonable minimum for most Maltipoos, more often if the coat is kept longer. Checking problem areas like behind the ears and under the legs at each session catches mats before they become established.
- What happens if a Maltipoo's coat gets matted?
- An established mat close to the skin can pull uncomfortably and, left long enough, needs shaving out rather than brushing out, since trying to comb through it can hurt. Regular brushing before mats form is far kinder than dealing with one that has already set in.
- Is a slicker brush better than a regular bristle brush for a Maltipoo?
- Yes, for this coat type. A slicker brush's fine pins reach down through wavy or curly hair to work out developing tangles, while a bristle brush tends to smooth over the top without addressing knots forming closer to the skin.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.