The Chinese Crested Dog is an amazing breed. Its representatives can be hairless (hairless - in such dogs the hair is present on the head, legs and tail, and the body is naked) and downy (these dogs are completely covered with long silky hair). Hairless dogs can be divided into "truly hairless" (hair on their paws and tail) and "strongly overgrown" (such dogs may have hair on the back, hips and shoulders). Each variety of these dogs requires a certain amount of care.
It is necessary
Shampoos, conditioners, balms, combs, electric shaver, epilator, shaving machine, shaving foam, alcohol lotion, aftershave cream, hair dryer, nail clipper, ear and eye care products, scissors
Instructions
Step 1
Common in the care of all varieties of the Chinese Crested dog is the maintenance of the ears, eyes, mouth, paws, claws, anal glands in normal condition.
Examine your dog's ears and eyes daily. Clean them with a cotton swab dipped in a daily eye and ear care product. Excessive watery eyes can cause allergies. In this case, contact your veterinarian. If there is a strong discharge with an unpleasant odor from the ears, it is also worth taking the dog to the clinic.
Step 2
Check the paws after each walk. Check the base of the claws for inflammation or irritation. Make sure there are no cuts, punctures, or bruises on the paw pads. Trim the fur between the pads as the fur grows back on them. Trim your dog's nails once a week. It is best to do this after bathing, while they are still soft. Learn to Empty Your Dog's Anal Glands
Step 3
And now about caring for the skin and hair of Chinese crested dogs. Let's start with the downy representatives. Grooming "puffs" requires more time and attention than hairless dogs.
Brush your pet daily. Be careful not to form tangles. It is best to wash the "powder puff" once a week. Purchase detergents, taking into account the characteristics of your dog's coat. You can use the selection method to find suitable shampoos and balms for your pet. But it's best to check with your breeder or groomer. Additional care products for the coat may be needed, such as masks, sprays, rinses, and the like.
Also, puffs need to cut the face, neck and, in some cases, ears (although this is done more for beauty).
Step 4
Taking care of truly hairless dogs is easy enough. To do this, wash your dog regularly with shampoo (at least once a week) and simply rinse with water daily in summer and every other day in winter. Please note that cleaning products for hairless dogs should not contain oil (oil bases are bad for the skin of dogs, they often have clogged pores and unpleasant-looking acne). The muzzle of such dogs is shaved with an electric razor (if it is heavily overgrown with wool) or with an ordinary razor according to the same scheme as for downy representatives.
Step 5
"Strongly overgrown" individuals require a little more careful maintenance. They need to be clipped and shaved with an electric razor or razor as they become overgrown with hair.
Instead of a razor, you can use an epilator (if your dog is patient) or depilatory creams, so the hair does not grow longer. Just do not use these methods on the face. Shave it only with clippers and razors.
Step 6
Some hairless dogs suffer from acne. This usually goes away after puberty, but sometimes it remains for life. If the problem becomes too global (there are a lot of pustular formations), then do not self-medicate and go to the groomer. And if these are a little blackheads on the body, then you can deal with them yourself. Apply body scrubs while bathing your dog, let your dog sunbathe. Always keep your pet's skin clean.
