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by Olivia

I am the new owner of a Maltese puppy. She has little hairs which stick out from the nose area or between the eyes and seem to be in her line of vision. My boyfriend and I have argued as to whether these hairs are normal or should be trimmed. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

DISCUSSION:

Congratulations on your new puppy. The true Maltese hair do is all the hair grows out and the top knot is made from the hair directly above both eye, either a single knot or 2, one near each ear. I found it was better for my girls to start off cutting a small amount of hair near their eyes so they could see better. KoKo (22 months) actually has eye brows about 1/8 " high over her eyes. Shayna (7 Months old) I'm letting all hair grow out to put in top knot. It's a matter of choice if it is a pet. If you are going to show your puppy start now to grow her full coat. Enjoy your new puppy.
-Shelley

Thanks, Shelley. I wasn't speaking of hair over the eyes -- these hairs are what would appear to be the bridge of the nose area -- like right in the corners of the eyes. Whadda ya think?
-Olivia