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.
Electric Pet Grooming Clipper
A quiet, rechargeable electric clipper for trimming dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets at home. Low-noise and low-vibration with an adjustable blade for tidy, stress-free grooming around the body and paws.
From£11.99
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
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
Pet Deshedding Grooming Mitt
A soft mesh grooming mitt you wear on one hand to lift loose fur while stroking your pet, turning shedding control into a soothing massage. Suits dogs and cats with any coat length.
From£7.99
Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
A skin-friendly slicker brush that gently lifts loose fur and undercoat from dogs, cats and rabbits. The angled pins glide through the coat while a one-click button releases the collected hair for easy cleaning. Soft non-slip handle.
£9.99
Double-Sided Deshedding & Flea Comb
A two-sided steel comb with coarse deshedding teeth on one side and fine flea-comb teeth on the other. Lifts loose fur and catches fleas to keep your cat or dog's coat clean and healthy.
£13.99
Steam Spray Detangling Grooming Brush
A rechargeable steam grooming brush with a fine mist that lifts loose fur and eases tangles while you brush. Gentle on the skin and cuts down flyaway hair, no bath needed. Chick design.
£12.99
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
Double-Sided Undercoat Rake
A twin-bladed rake that removes mats and tangles on one side and reduces shedding on the other. The non-slip ergonomic handle suits cats and dogs with thick or long coats.
£23.99
Silicone Pet Bath & Massage Brush
Soft silicone bristles work shampoo into a rich lather while gently massaging your pet and lifting loose hair at bath time. A handy strap keeps the brush secure across the back of your hand.
£7.99
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
Wooden Pet Deshedding Grooming Brush
An ergonomic wooden grooming brush with a fine-toothed edge that loosens and lifts away dead and shedding fur. The smooth contoured handle sits comfortably in the hand for quick, gentle daily de-shedding.
£14.99
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.