Best Brush for Maltipoos (2026)
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Quick picks
Best overall
PETPAWJOY slicker brush for small dogs
Small dogs with a fine, silky coat like the Yorkie.
Worth knowing: Too small to be efficient on a large coat.
Check price on AmazonBest for fine coats
Paw Brothers soft pin curved slicker brush
Silky coats like the Shih Tzu, brushed between grooms.
Worth knowing: Soft pins are slow on a thick or already matted coat.
Check price on AmazonBest for tear stains
PETHROOM stainless steel eye comb
Light coated small dogs with tear staining.
Worth knowing: Keeps the area clean; heavy tearing needs a vet.
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Maltipoos are Maltese and toy poodle crosses: small dogs with fine, soft coats that can be wavy or curly, and often white. That means small brushes, a gentle touch and a little extra care around the eyes, where tear staining shows on a light coat.
Our picks are research based: we compared what each maker publishes about its product and who it is made for. We do not claim to have run our own side by side tests.
At a glance
Our Top Picks
Best everyday brush for a small dog
PETPAWJOY Slicker Brush for Small Dogs, Best Overall
A slicker sized for small dogs, so it reaches the legs, ears and topknot easily. It is too small to be efficient on a big coat, which is exactly why it suits a maltipoo.
Check price on Amazon →Best gentle slicker for fine hair
Paw Brothers Soft Pin Curved Slicker, Best for Fine Coats
Soft, coated pins on a curved head are gentle on a small dog’s skin and less likely to break fine hair. They are slower on a thick or matted coat.
Check price on Amazon →Best inexpensive steel comb
Cafhelp Stainless Steel Combs, The Skin Check
After brushing, the comb shows whether the coat is tangle free to the skin. Rounded teeth, two in a pack.
Check price on Amazon →Best for the hair around the eyes
PETHROOM Stainless Steel Eye Comb, Best for Tear Stains
A small, fine toothed stainless steel comb for lifting crust and stained hair from the corners of the eyes. It keeps the area clean; it does not treat the cause of heavy tearing, which deserves a vet visit.
Check price on Amazon →Tear stains on a light coat
A daily comb and wipe at the eye corners keeps staining down on a white maltipoo. Our tear stain guide covers wipes and cleansers, and our maltipoo haircuts guide covers face trims that keep hair out of the eyes.
When to see a groomer
Mats close to the skin need clipping. Most maltipoo owners book a groom every four to six weeks; salons that run on GroomBoard keep notes on each dog’s coat, cut and face trim, so every visit matches the last.