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by stephen

Thinking about adding a maltese to our family. Can anyone give advise about shedding. For example, do they shed as much as a peke or as little as a bichon? Thanks for any first-hand information you can provide.

DISCUSSION:

Maltese do not have fur, but hair. I don't think you'll have the problem with shedding because they only have one layer of hair and don't go through the seasonal shedding preparing for a winter coat. This is why you won't find fur all over the place. Great breed for those with allergies [I know, my husband is allergic to dog dander (fur dogs), and my son has asthma]. The only time I see hair come out, is if I'm brushing her hair and she has a few mats.
-Vicki

I use to find more hair from my ex-husband around the house!!! The fact that Maltese DO NOT shed, as other dogs do, was the deciding factor,needless to say the cutest faces imaginable.
-Karen Kalamaras

You have made a wise choice The Maltese is a special breed all the others are just Dogs. I have 2 Maltese one 22 months and the puppy is 7 months. We never see hair around the house. We are very perticular about our home and it is definitely not a problem. Wish my birds were as clean as my Maltese. Good luck with your new puppy and may you have many years of joy.
-Shelley

Thank you Shelly, Karen and Vicki for your information.
-stephen