No offense taken, I so agree they are high maintenance looks. I think most of the pics are also photoshopped to make them 'doll' like w/big eyes. For Shih Tzus keeping their muzzle area short is better for them, I see too many w/hair sticking in their eyes & it causes eye problems. Malts that have severe eye staining, a cut like this would be appealing, they also stain around the mouth. I actually like the braids.
