Maltese Coat Care for New Jersey Families
Summer weekends down the shore are a New Jersey tradition, and a Maltese is glad to tag along, riding contentedly in a lap for the long drive south. This gentle toy breed, with its flowing white coat and sweet, devoted temperament, is suited to condos, shore cottages, and quiet suburban homes alike. It needs only modest exercise, so an unhurried stroll past the Victorian houses of Cape May or down a Red Bank side street near the river covers most of its daily needs. Even a small Red Bank apartment feels roomy to a dog this petite. Back home, a sunny window seat becomes its favorite lookout.
Salt air and sand are the real challenge. After a day near the Jersey Shore, fine grains work into that silky hair and can lead to tangles and skin irritation. A gentle rinse with fresh water, a thorough towel dry, and a slow comb-out from the skin outward keep the coat clean. Many beaches limit dogs during the summer season, so check posted rules before you go, and enjoy the ocean views from a shaded bench instead. Humid shore nights also make tear stains more noticeable on that bright white face, so wipe gently under the eyes each day.
When nor'easters roll up the coast, a Maltese appreciates a light sweater and a quick potty break rather than a long walk through the slush. Wipe road salt from paws and from the feathered hair between toes, which collects ice balls on Red Bank sidewalks. Keeping the coat in a shorter puppy cut makes every Jersey season easier to manage, from sandy August to slushy February. To see current litters, browse our Maltese puppies ready for new homes.
Shore families and inland suburbanites alike can explore the complete New Jersey puppy collection from the couch. Your Maltese then travels by White Glove Delivery right to your door, and this New Jersey Maltese comes home with the 5-Year FREE Vet Package.
