As if being affectionate, lively, playful and well-mannered is not enough to love this breed, the gorgeous coat the Maltese is blessed with is just icing on the cake. Although you can have your four-legged friend professionally groomed, there are quite a few fun hairstyles you can do right at home.

1. Top Knot

This is the most popular hairstyle that nearly everyone is familiar with. The top portion of hair is gathered into a ponytail at the top of the head. You can purchase dog bows and barrettes, but it is easiest to hold the hair with latex bands. Then, you can attach the bow beneath the band. Alternately, you can weave ribbon into the band to secure it, and tie it in a bow. If your dog’s hair is fairly long, you can tease it a bit first to give it a little volume in the front.