Buddyz is pet business management software that helps grooming salons, dog daycares, boarding businesses, and multi-location pet service operators manage scheduling, check-in, pet profiles, customer communication, payments, and daily operations in one platform.

Who is Buddyz built for?

Buddyz is built for pet business owners and teams running grooming salons, dog daycares, boarding facilities, and multi-location pet service businesses. It adapts to grooming-only shops, daycare-only operations, combined services, and multi-location businesses.

Is Buddyz free to start?

Yes. Buddyz starts with a free Core Platform that includes smart scheduling, pet intelligence, and smart check-in. Add-on capabilities for grooming, daycare, boarding, operations, customer communication, payments, and reporting are available as modular add-ons.

Does Buddyz replace scheduling software like Vagaro or MindBody for pet businesses?

Buddyz goes beyond scheduling. While it includes smart scheduling and booking, it also provides live operations workflow, pet intelligence (profiles, grooming notes, vaccine tracking), customer communication, deposit and payment processing, and business reporting — all in one platform built specifically for pet service businesses.

Can Buddyz track pet vaccine records?

Yes. Buddyz tracks vaccine records, expiration dates, and compliance requirements as part of each pet's profile. This is particularly useful for daycare and boarding businesses that require up-to-date vaccination documentation before accepting pets.

How does Buddyz reduce no-shows for pet appointments?

Buddyz reduces no-shows by enabling businesses to collect deposits at booking, save cards on file, and send automated appointment reminders to customers. This combination of financial commitment and timely communication significantly reduces last-minute cancellations and no-shows.

Does Buddyz work for multi-location pet businesses?

Yes. Buddyz supports multi-location operations with shared customer and pet profiles across locations, location-level access controls, role management, team visibility, and consolidated business reporting.

What makes Buddyz different from traditional pet salon software?

Traditional pet salon software focuses on calendar booking. Buddyz is a full operating system that adds live workflow visibility, operations intelligence, pet profile management, grooming history tracking, automated customer communication, and payment processing alongside scheduling — giving pet businesses a complete platform instead of disconnected tools.

Are Maltese dogs hypoallergenic?

The Maltese is often called hypoallergenic because it has a single, hair-like coat with no woolly undercoat and sheds very little. That means less loose hair and dander around the home, which many mild allergy sufferers tolerate well. However, no breed is genuinely allergen-free — reactions are usually to dander and saliva, not hair itself. If allergies are a concern, spend time with a Maltese before committing, and keep the coat and home clean to reduce allergens.

How much grooming does a Maltese need?

The Maltese has one of the highest grooming commitments among toy breeds. The long, silky coat needs a thorough brush every single day to prevent mats, plus regular baths to keep it clean and bright. The eyes need daily wiping to manage tear staining, and teeth need brushing several times a week. Many owners choose a shorter 'puppy' trim to make life easier, but even then a professional groom every four to six weeks is typical. If daily coat care doesn't appeal, this may not be the breed for you.

Can Maltese dogs be left alone?

The Maltese is a true companion breed that thrives on human company and can become anxious, vocal, or destructive if left alone for long stretches. They cope best in homes where someone is around much of the day, or where alone time is built up gradually and kept short. Puzzle feeders, chews, and a predictable routine all help, but if you're regularly out for full working days, plan for a dog walker, daycare, or a pet sitter to keep your Maltese happy.

Are Maltese good with children?

Maltese are affectionate and playful and can make lovely family dogs, but they are tiny and fine-boned, so a fall or a rough grab can cause serious injury. They do best with calm, respectful older children who know how to handle a small dog gently. Around toddlers they should always be supervised, and children should be taught to sit down to hold the dog rather than carrying it about. With the right handling, a Maltese is a devoted and gentle family companion.

Malta, Mediterranean Basin • Toy

Maltese

A featherlight lapdog with a glamorous white coat and a bold, sunny personality.

Weight4–7 lbs

Height7–9 in

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeToy

Overview

An ancient toy breed from the Mediterranean with a long, silky white coat and charming, playful personality combined with a fearless nature despite their diminutive size

Best for

•People who want a devoted, affectionate companion small enough for apartment life and who genuinely enjoy the daily coat care that keeps a Maltese looking its best. It suits attentive singles, couples, and calm households happy to keep a small dog close by.

May not suit

•Busy owners who are out for long hours or who want a low-maintenance, wash-and-go dog. The Maltese needs frequent grooming, dislikes being left alone, and its fine bones make it a poor match for boisterous toddlers.

History & Origins

One of the world's oldest known breeds dating back over 2000 years, originating from the island of Malta. Historically known as 'Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta' and prized as companions to royalty and aristocracy throughout Mediterranean civilizations and European nobility

Characteristics & Traits

Apartment Living5 / 5

Families with Children3 / 5

First-Time Owners4 / 5

Other Dogs4 / 5

Alone Time Tolerance2 / 5

Shedding Level1 / 5

Grooming Needs5 / 5

Trainability4 / 5

Barking4 / 5

Prey Drive2 / 5

Energy Level3 / 5

Lifestyle

Apartment Living

5/5

Families with Children

3/5

First-Time Owners

4/5

Other Dogs

4/5

Alone Time Tolerance

2/5

Shedding Level

1/5

Grooming Needs

5/5

Behavior

Trainability

4/5

Barking

4/5

Prey Drive

2/5

Exercise

Energy Level

3/5

Exercise & Training

Aim for around 20–40 minutes of total activity per day. Light, gentle activity suits the Maltese best. Short walks and indoor play protect its delicate joints while keeping it fit and mentally happy.

Daily Walks by Living Situation

Apartment or Home Without a Backyard

2 walks / day

~15 min each

Two short daily walks plus some indoor play and trick training keep an apartment Maltese content and settled.

Home With a Backyard

2 walks / day

~15 min each

A garden is a nice bonus for pottering, but this is an indoor companion that needs proper walks and close company — never a dog to be left outside alone.

Daycare or Park Time?

Well-socialised Maltese can enjoy small-group daycare, but they must be in a group matched for size so they aren't overwhelmed or hurt by bigger, rougher dogs.

The Maltese is tiny and fine-boned, so a fall from a sofa or a knock from a bigger dog can cause serious injury. Supervise time with children and large dogs, and teach everyone to lift and hold it carefully.

This is a small dog with delicate joints. Keep exercise gentle and avoid long, jarring runs or repeated jumping from height, especially while young.

Training

Bright and eager to please, the Maltese learns quickly when training is kind, upbeat, and reward-based.

Keep sessions short, gentle, and rewarding — this sensitive little dog wilts under harsh corrections.
Prioritise house-training from day one with a steady routine; toy breeds can take longer to become reliably clean.
Socialise early with calm people, gentle handling, and everyday sounds so confidence, not nervousness, wins out.
Teach a calm 'quiet' cue to keep alert barking in check with neighbours close by.
Build up alone time gradually with a chew or puzzle so your Maltese learns being solo is safe, not scary.

Keep lessons short and cheerful with tiny treats; house-training is the one area that simply needs extra patience and routine.

For Pet Parents

The Maltese wears a single, silky white coat that grows long and needs genuine daily commitment. It sheds very little, but the trade-off is that loose hair stays in the coat and tangles fast, so daily brushing and regular baths are non-negotiable.

Difficulty: High

Grooming Commitment

The Maltese's beautiful white coat is one of the most demanding in the toy world. A full daily brush-through, weekly-ish baths, daily eye cleaning, and regular tooth-brushing are all part of the routine — plan for this before you fall for the look.

At-Home Basics

Difficulty: High

Caring for Your Maltese at Home

Brush right down to the skin every day

The fine, silky coat tangles quickly. Brush thoroughly once a day, working in sections from the skin outwards so mats never get the chance to form close to the body.

Clean the eyes and face daily

Wipe gently around the eyes and muzzle each day to manage tear staining and food residue, keeping the white coat around the face clean and free of irritation.

Bathe little and often

A regular bath with a gentle dog shampoo keeps the white coat bright, but always brush out tangles first and dry thoroughly so the coat stays soft and mat-free.

Keep on top of teeth and nails

Brush the teeth several times a week and trim nails about monthly. If you can hear nails clicking on the floor, they are due a trim.

Mistakes to Avoid

Letting a day or two of brushing slide until small tangles turn into tight mats that have to be cut out.
Ignoring daily eye cleaning, which lets tear stains build up and darken the white coat.
Bathing without brushing first, which sets existing tangles into stubborn knots.
Skipping dental care — small breeds need it more, not less, and neglect leads to painful, costly problems.

When to Call in a Professional

Many owners book a professional groom every four to six weeks, whether for a full coat maintenance or a shorter, easy-care trim. Go sooner if you find matting you can't gently work out at home, so it can be dealt with comfortably rather than clipped away.

Coat & Colors

Type: Long silky single coat
Family: Silky hair coat
Undercoat: No
Shedding: Very low
Seasonal Change: Minimal
Matting Risk: High

Common Problem Areas

Behind the earsUnder the legsAround the collarBeard and muzzle

Frequently Asked Questions

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