It resembles an elegant exotic flower - small Chinese Crested dog with a fluffy head and a thin, smooth body.
The long-haired variety is rightly called “powder puff” : they are, indeed, like puffs for different unusual shades of powder.
But only those Chinese Cresteds look like this if they are properly cut and whose fur is properly cared for. An unkempt dog will look less like a flower and more like a burdock. And if only it was a matter of appearance!
Important! Grooming Chinese Cresteds has a good effect on the dog's well-being.
In naked people, blood supply to the skin improves . And puffballs have very fine and silky fur; without care, it easily tangles into long tangles. On the head, such “decoration” gets into the eyes, which can cause excessive tearing and darkening of the hair under the eyes. And if excess hair appears on the paws, it can even hinder the dog’s movements: it will move as if it is getting tangled in the grass.
Origin of the breed
The Chinese Crested breed is considered one of the most ancient; the first mention of it in official chronicles dates back to 200 BC. during the reign of the Chinese Han Dynasty. For many centuries, Chinese Cresteds have been considered talismans of successful trade and prosperity, a symbol of devotion and selfless love.
An amazing legend is associated with them. In ancient times, in the forest, a dog found a human cub lost by its parents. To save the baby from the cold, she shook off all her fur on him. In gratitude, the happy parents took the savior with them, making her a member of their family. Having learned about this, the God of Good gave the hairless dog the opportunity to have fluffy puppies in its offspring, so that at the right time it could always come to the aid of its owners and share its fur.
Of course, this is just a beautiful fairy tale, but Chinese Crested dogs are truly distinguished by their immense devotion to their owners.
Diseases and life expectancy
The average lifespan of puffballs is 13-15 years. How long representatives of the breed live largely depends on providing proper care for the pet. If you don't take care of their fur, dogs suffer from various parasitic diseases, which are not easy to get rid of.
The most common diseases are:
If any health problem is detected, you should immediately contact a veterinarian.
Grooming
Systematic care of the Chinese Crested's coat can begin when your pet is 2-3 months old. The main procedures include:
- bathing and subsequent drying, treatment of the skin (every 3-4 days);
- trimming the fur between the toes, trimming the claws (the fur is cut every 2 weeks, the claws are trimmed at intervals of 1.5-2 months);
- sanitary treatment of the ears, eyes, groin and anal areas (once every 2 weeks);
- Regular (once every 1-2 days) combing, removing tangles and dead undercoat.
Hairless crested dogs have a smooth, hairless body.
Their fur grows only on the head (a crest that smoothly descends to the neck), in the area of the limbs (“socks” on the paws) and at the end of the tail (in the form of a plume or train). Grooming a hairless Chinese Crested includes hygiene procedures, skin treatment and hair trimming in the head, paws and tail area. A feature of hairless dogs is very sensitive skin, prone to the formation of acne and atheroma (skin tumors), and the appearance of ingrown hairs. That is why their owners need to carefully monitor the condition of the dog’s skin.
Grooming powder puffs is quite complicated; it requires the use of professional cosmetics and tools. One of the main grooming procedures is cutting the downy Chinese Crested dog. Powderpuffs have long, silky, veil-like hair all over the body with a soft undercoat. The need for regular haircuts of powder puffs is due to the tendency of the coat to form tangles and the rapid death of guard hairs.
Predisposition to diseases
Keratoconjunctivitis. If we “translate” the name of the disease into human terms, then it is inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea. When a dog suffers from this disease, the first thing that happens is the eyes become red and inflamed. Tears flow, yellow (purulent) discharge may appear in the inner corner of the eye. If your pet is not treated in time, the crested dog may go blind. Keratoconjunctivitis sometimes acts as an underlying disease (congenital underdevelopment of the lacrimal canal), but often it is a symptom of an infectious disease (for example, plague). Often, keratoconjunctivitis develops after operations performed on the eyes (removal of the third eyelid or consequences after the use of anesthesia). Do not self-medicate; let the veterinarian examine the dog, determine the cause of the inflammation and prescribe effective medications. The Chinese Crested breed often suffers from broken legs. This type of injury occurs as a result of jumping from a height.
Therefore, it is very important not to let your dog on sofas, armchairs and other “elevations”. Otherwise, the fragile thin legs will not withstand the sudden load, the dog’s hind legs will fail, and only a veterinarian can cure the animal by applying a cast. Patella luxation
It is also often registered. This occurs due to dislocation of the knee cap, its tendons and the quadriceps femoris muscle. It is not that difficult to guess that your pet has this problem. The animal is limping, trying to keep its paw in a half-bent position, a simple touch causes extreme pain in the small dog. Don't even try to straighten your knee yourself! Otherwise you can only make things worse. After an examination, the veterinarian will determine what is more effective in this case: manual reduction or surgical intervention. Allergy. This breed is hypoallergenic, since there is little hair on it (however, in humans, allergies are caused not by the wool itself, but by a protein in the epithelial cells). However, the dog itself often suffers from allergies: to food, medications, shampoo, sun, etc. Change your diet, but still take him to the clinic for an examination to rule out the infectious or parasitic nature of the rash and itching. A downy dog, however, like a bald dog, is predisposed to blackheads on the skin. This is due to the fact that hairless dogs produce more sebum, but normally it does not leave the glands. If you do not wash your dog on time, then its skin will be covered in acne, which will turn from simple black dots into suppuration. However, very frequent washing is not suitable; it will lead to even more sebum production. Do not touch acne, do not press, do not injure the skin! In addition, acne can be not only the result of poor hygiene, but also a symptom of allergies or skin diseases. And sometimes these are hairs that cannot “break through” the skin and grow in, as a result the follicle becomes inflamed and festers. Difficult birth. This problem is not recorded very often, but it does happen. Sometimes contractions disappear during the birth process. This is bad for both the expectant mother and the unborn puppies. Urgently call a veterinarian to your home, do not hesitate for a minute. Sunburn. And it doesn’t matter whether the dog is fluffy or hairless, its skin is very susceptible to sunburn. Therefore, it is extremely important to ensure that the pet is not in direct sunlight and is not exposed to the scorching sun for long. Otherwise, your Chinese Crested will get burned, and then you will have to treat her and watch her suffer until the burns go away. In crested dogs, tooth loss is sometimes recorded too early. This may be due to improper feeding, lack of nutrients, infectious diseases, inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, and heredity. However, often the reason is improper care of the teeth and the dog itself.
Exhibition haircuts (“showtrim”)
Pets participating in public shows and events require special grooming and haircuts performed in strict accordance with the requirements of the breed standards and the current FCI standards (No. 289).
| Chinese Crested haircuts photos | Description of show haircuts for Chinese Crested dogs |
| Hairless (hairless) Chinese Cresteds have their hair trimmed in the area of the muzzle, paws, and tail. The length of the hair in the interdigital spaces should not exceed 2 mm, the tail is depilated at the base, its plume is 3/4 of the total length. The skin is treated with a cosmetic scrub and specialized creams. | |
| Show grooming standards for downy Chinese Cresteds require a flowing, veil-like coat. The most common types of exhibition haircuts for powder puffs: | |
| Haircut "hairless crested" and haircut "poodle" . Imitation of a poodle's breed haircut, in the process a pom-pom is formed on the head, the hair on the face is cut short (hair length no more than 1.5-2 cm), the paws are given additional volume along the entire length (they are contoured in the form of “columns”). | |
| Skirt haircut . On the body in the lumbar region a skirt is formed from longer wool than on the rest of the body. The bangs are cut on the top of the head for a topknot, and the panties are cut on the legs. | |
| "Pedigree" haircut . The goal is to preserve the natural appearance as much as possible. During the cutting process, the hair is slightly trimmed in length (no more than 1-2 cm). An experienced groomer can use this type of haircut to improve the appearance and correct some of the dog's physique flaws. | |
Good to know
The special quality of the Powder Puff coat is explained primarily by the small amount of undercoat, and the dominant grooming hair in a healthy state, according to connoisseurs of the breed, resembles a veil: it is long, delicate and silky. Nevertheless, this is exactly dog hair in its structure and characteristics, but not human hair, with which common myths about the breed identify it.
Using elastic bands for bangs
The pet industry offers a huge selection of various rubber bands and hairpins for decorative breeds of dogs, but not every one of these cute details will benefit your powder pouf.
You shouldn’t give up using them completely - it’s not only beautiful, but also very convenient. Choose jewelry that will definitely not stretch the wool, thereby damaging it. It is preferable to make ponytails from bangs using soft silicone rubber bands, but even these are not advisable to wear for too long - only as needed. Learn to tie bright ribbons of natural composition on wool - it’s beautiful and more or less harmless for the condition of the hair.
Jewelry should not damage the dog's fur.
Some dogs have a habit of chewing their own fur: since the faces of puff dogs are usually shaved, it is the long bangs that get the most damage. If rubber bands do not help, then a special mesh made of natural fibers with a silky structure can be a real salvation in this case.
Protecting wool from weather factors
It is important to constantly protect your pet’s fur from adverse environmental factors:
Staying under the scorching sun is unlikely to benefit anyone, much less a small dog, especially if it is a powder puff, and even more so if it is dark in color. The sun's rays destroy the pigment, the wool fades and becomes very fragile.
For the same reason, you shouldn’t paint your cute puff coat in fashionable and “cool” colors. Even the most gentle tinting agents can hopelessly ruin the structure of the coat, which you have so diligently taken care of until now.
Such “beauty” is a mockery of the dog and its fur
If the dog is litter box trained, then it is better not to walk it at all in bad weather. Be sure to buy your baby’s wardrobe not only warm winter clothes, but also light summer clothes - they should protect the body and fur from heat and cold.
No synthetics and no raincoats - only natural fabric composition is welcome. Waterproof boots can only be worn on well-brushed paws.
Pay close attention to your pet's wardrobe
Avoiding synthetic bedding
Synthetic bedding negatively affects the quality of wool, causing it to electrify, become thinner and break. The best option is dog mats made of satin, 100% natural.
By the way, cotton rugs are also not recommended.
What to do if there is already synthetic flooring on the floor in the rooms? You will have to choose between the coating and the beauty of the wool.
From puppyhood, you need to teach your dog to lie on the “correct” rugs
Decorative or fancy haircuts
Companion dogs that do not participate in exhibitions also require regular grooming. There are no strict standard requirements for pet haircuts, so groomers can show all their imagination and creativity in such hairstyles. There are many beautiful and fashionable options for decorative haircuts and hairstyles for Chinese Cresteds.
| decorative haircuts of Chinese Crested photos | Description of decorative haircuts of Chinese Cresteds |
| Animalistic haircuts . Hairstyles that give your pet a visual resemblance to different animals. The Chinese Crested is traditionally cut like a lion cub or a kitten; the most advanced hairdressers even make hairstyles like an imp. | |
| "Baby-face" . The purpose of the haircut is to achieve maximum resemblance between an adult dog and a puppy. The fur throughout the body is shortened to a length of 3-4 cm, giving the body a rounded shape. A bang is formed on the top of the head, which is subsequently tucked into a top knot decorated with accessories. |
Timely and regular grooming of the Chinese Crested will not only preserve the well-groomed appearance of the dog, but also prevent the possible development of diseases of the skin and coat.
All types of show, model and hygienic haircuts for Chinese crested dogs are offered by the ARTEMONoff grooming salon in Moscow. The salon provides complete preparation of your pet for exhibition events, including international ones, in full compliance with breed standards and FCI regulations.
You can find out how much a full range of services costs or prices for individual procedures on the Artemonoff website. All work is performed by certified craftsmen using professional equipment using specialized hypoallergenic Crown Royale cosmetics.
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Nutrition
The majority of an adult dog's diet should consist of meat, fish, boiled yolks and various fermented milk products. The animal also requires grains, vegetables, vegetable and animal fats. Boiled yolks should be cooked no more than once a week. For breakfast, you can give your dog porridge (rice, buckwheat or oatmeal) with vegetables and low-fat cottage cheese.
The second meal can be supplemented with boiled meat (chicken, turkey, beef) or fish. Seafood must be cleaned of bones, otherwise it can damage the animal’s digestive system. Crested dog puppies need to be fed several times a day. An individual nutrition schedule is drawn up based on the age and health status of the animal. The dog must have constant access to clean water.
There are a number of foods that should not be given to your crested pet. These include:
- Onion.
- Potato.
- Confectionery.
- Chocolate.
- Alcohol.
- Smoked meats.
- Pickled and salted vegetables, as well as mushrooms.
You can use hypoallergenic dry food to feed your crested dog. There is no need to skimp on dog food. Poor quality feed can cause severe allergic reactions, skin rashes and increased tearing.
Price for grooming a Chinese Crested dog:
| Breed | Wash dry | Short haircut | Grooming long hair | Tangles (RUB/hour) | Complex |
| naked Crested | 800 | 1000 | 1500 | 300-1000 | 2200-3000 |
| Crested down | 800 | 1100 | 1300 | 300-1000 | 2600-3500 |
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We serve all areas
We serve all areas of the city of Rostov-on-Don. We go to the house.
- Tufted Hairless Haircut 1st Street
- Hairless crested haircut Sverdlovskaya street
- Grooming of the Tufted Naked Varfolomeeva Street
- Hairless crested haircut Izobilnaya Street
- Hairless crested haircut Lawn 3rd Lane
- Hairless tufted haircut Raskatny 10th Lane
- Hairless crested haircut Milyutinsky Lane
- Hairless crested haircut Tsushima Lane
- Hairless crested haircut on Komitetskiy Lane
- Hairless crested haircut Stolyarny Lane
- Haircut of a naked crested Ivakhnenko street
- Hairless crested haircut Loud Lane
- Grooming of the crested hairless Privokzalnaya Square
- Hairless crested haircut Sputnik 1st Lane
- Hairless crested haircut Glubokoy Lane
- Grooming of the Tufted Naked Yasnaya Ulitsa
- Grooming of the Tufted Hairless Onezhskaya Street
- Grooming of a hairless tufted red guerilla on Red Partizan Lane
- Haircut of the Tufted Naked Peskova Street
- Hairless crested haircut Mozdoksky Lane
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Upbringing
Anyone can raise and train a Chinese Crested Powder Dog, and older people are no exception. She, like any other dog, should be taught the rules of behavior and the boundaries of what is allowed. Despite the fact that this is a gentle creature attached to people, without proper upbringing it can become inadequate. It is necessary to train and raise a puffball as soon as it appears in the house.
A person should be adamant in his prohibitions and not forget about the socialization of the puffball, because thanks to this moment the dog will not be cowardly and hysterical.
As early as possible, you should accustom your pet to the clothes that he will need to wear in cold or too hot weather. The Chinese Crested is an intelligent and obedient dog, making it easy to train.
A decorative Chinese crested fluffy dog can be bought for about 55 thousand rubles. This breed has become a favorite for many dog breeders. In order for an animal to grow healthy, the owner will have to create the right diet for it, care for it and educate it.
For more information about the characteristics of the breed, see the video below.
