Chinese crested puff: features and care

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

"Puff" Chinese Crested will be a great friend for any person. Loves children. Suitable even for those people who are allergic to dog hair. Decorative and designed specifically for the home. She is picky about food and has a wonderfully friendly disposition.

History of the breed

"puff" Chinese crested is a character in many legends. One says that a similar dog accompanied the Buddha on his wanderings. If the Buddha was not in danger, then the cheerful and funny dog simply followed on the heels of his master. When a threat appeared on the way, the animal turned into a formidable lion and protected the owner. Thus, the dog saved God from negative situations more than once.

Another legend tells about the love of a guy and a girl. The young man wanted to take his beloved as his wife, but her father opposed this, since the groom was poor. He promised to marry his daughter to an old and rich friend. Then the young people went to the sorcerer, who, by the power of his magic, turned them into Chinese Crested dogs.

According to the third myth, these dogs have a close relationship with the otherworldlythe world. They carefully guard the soul of their master. When the owner dies, the dog dies with him and protects him before God at the Last Judgment.

At one time, only rich people could afford to keep such dogs. In China today, the Chinese Downy Crested is one of the main signs of we alth and we alth.

In 1966, this breed practically disappeared. At that time, there were about ten individuals around the world. There were hard times in China, and people were not up to saving the breed. The British took up the solution of the problem, and representatives of the breed were taken to England. It was restored, and thanks to this, the Chinese crested “puff” (a photo with its image can be seen below) pleases dog breeders today.

Animals became especially popular in the 21st century, when ladies with small dogs came into fashion. In 2015, about 600 puppies of this breed were recorded in Russia.

Features of the breed

"Puff" Chinese Crested refers to small decorative dogs. In height, the dog grows up to 35 cm, and its weight fluctuates around 3-6 kg. The animal has a small elongated muzzle and hanging ears. The eyes are black. The neck and tail are long and the legs are straight. Dogs can have a wide variety of coat colors. The most common is coffee with small specks. There are two types of this breed - "puff" and "naked".

Pet life expectancy is 10-15 years.

Dog personality

"puff" Chinese Crestedhas a good disposition, which notes:

• Friendliness. Easily comes into contact with other animals. Treats strangers with caution. It's hard for a new person to win a dog's trust.
• Carefulness. The dog finds an approach to each member of the family. He studies the tastes and habits of the family with special attention. Knows when and from whom you can beg for something tasty or who will pamper you.
• Insight. Feels the mood of the owner. Understands when to approach him, and when it is better to choose an activity for yourself.
• Playfulness. He loves children and can play with them around the clock. Doesn't bite or scare them.
• Silence. It is very difficult to hear any sound from this breed. They rarely bark.
• Sociability. He does not like loneliness and can get sick from separation from the owner. Easily adapts to a new location.
• Devotion. She is devoted to absolutely all her members and rarely gives preference to anyone.
• Learning. Learns commands easily. Likes to perform various tricks.

The dog constantly chews various objects, so the dog needs to be provided with rubber toys.

Animals are quite fragile, so if there are small children in the family, then it is better not to have such pets. Children can easily harm such a dog unintentionally.

The purpose of the dog

The Chinese Crested Puff is created exclusively as a pet. Easily becomes the favorite of all family members. Ideal as a true friend for those wholikes animals. As a rule, these dogs often participate in various exhibitions and competitions. Lead a secular lifestyle.

Chinese Downy Crested Dog Care

Chinese crested "puff" requires careful care. Bathe the dog once a week and comb the coat daily.

They wash the dog with special shampoos that add shine and splendor to the coat. The dog's coat almost does not shed, but tangles can form on it, which must be removed in a timely manner.

Claws are trimmed once every seven days, as they grow quickly and do not have time to grind. During the procedure, hydrogen peroxide and cotton wool should be nearby, in case of a cut.

Once a week you should brush your pet's teeth to prevent tartar. With the formation of such an ailment, it will be painful for the dog to eat, and its treatment will cost a pretty penny. To brush your teeth, you need to get a special toothpaste and brush.

Weekly check the eyes, nose and ears of the dog. They must be clean, with no discharge.

Even decorative pets need exercise. Therefore, the dog should be walked daily in the fresh air. Chinese crested do not tolerate cold. In the winter season, staying outdoors with a dog should be limited.

If it is not possible to walk a pet, you can teach him to go to the tray.

What to feed the Chinese crested puff?

Puppies crested "powder" totwo months fed 5-6 times a day. Gradually, by the age of one year, this rate is reduced to two times a day. At four months, milk is excluded from the dog's diet.

The animal is fed with dry food for dogs of small breeds. "Puff" does not have to be fed with dry food and you can offer him natural products. She is not at all picky about the choice of food and absorbs almost everything that is given. He loves fruit very much.

The diet of such a dog should include lean raw meat and boiled offal. The pet should be given boiled fish, vegetables, herbs. The weekly menu should include a boiled egg, cereals and vegetable oil. From dairy products, preference should be given to kefir and cottage cheese.

Everything harmful, namely s alty, fatty, fried, smoked, sweet, must be excluded from the diet. The ban applies to sausages, sausages, lard and flour products.

How to cut a Chinese crested puff?

Puff coat requires daily attention. To care for her you will need:

• brush with long metal teeth;
• slicker;
• professional hairdressing scissors;
• dog clipper, better opt for electric;
• hair dryer.

Combing your pet should be a daily ritual. This procedure should be taught to the dog from birth.

All hair on the dog's body is combed with a metal brush, starting from the skin. Problem areas are combed in the most thorough way. As a rule, it is behind the ears and on the paws where more oftenall there are tangles. If there are tangles, then they are carefully sorted out with their hands, and then combed with a slicker.

If you do not want to fiddle with wool daily, then you can cut your pet.

Haircut Chinese crested "puff" can completely transform the appearance of the dog and turn it into a "naked" dog. Of course, this applies to non-show dogs.

You can cut the animal both on your own and in a special dog salon.

Before grooming, pets should be washed with conditioner to add shine to the coat, then blow-dried. During drying, the animal's hair is straightened with a comb and a hairstyle is formed.

If the hair will be sheared completely, then you need to try to remove as much of the hairline as possible with scissors. The "boots", the tuft and 2/3 of the wool in the tail area remain inviolable.

Next shaving requires an electric dog clipper. You can not use a device designed for cutting people, he is not able to overcome the down and soft hair of the dog. Depending on the hairstyle, the hair can be sheared either completely or up to several millimeters.

The wool that forms the "skirt" is carefully aligned in a straight line with a slight forward slant. Near the anus, a small part is cut off from all sides and the hairline on the thighs is milled. Shear evenly the hair that extends beyond the paw pads. Between the pads, the hairs are completely removed. If you do not remove the wool here in time, then tangles may form.

Haircut in the salon will take wronga lot of time, and experienced specialists will help you create a fashionable original hairstyle for your pet.

After a haircut, the dog will find its own individual style, and caring for it will become much easier.

About dog he alth

It was written above how to cut the "puff" of Chinese crested, and now about the he alth of the dog.

Crested "puff" does not despair of good he alth. Often suffers from allergic reactions and Perthes' disease. Dislocations of the patella are observed in such pets. Dog eyes are prone to keratoconjunctivitis. There are problems with the teeth. They may fall out at an early age. If the dog is not properly cared for, tartar can form.

The animal must be vaccinated. The first vaccination is carried out at the age of 8-10 weeks. It protects the dog from leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus and infectious hepatitis. The revaccination procedure is prescribed after 3-4 weeks. The second rabies vaccine is given at 12 weeks. The third vaccine against microsporia and trichophytosis is administered at six months. In the year the puppy is given a general revaccination. After that, the general vaccination is carried out annually for the dog. Before you get vaccinated, you should make sure that the pet is absolutely he althy. For this purpose, deworming is also carried out.

In the future, 2-3 a year, the dog is soldered with anthelmintics.

Knitting

The Chinese Crested Puff breed has the ability to be fertile at a fairly early age - 8-12 months. For a young and insufficiently strong body, pregnancy and childbirth can be a heavy burden, as the bodynot yet fully formed. The most optimal mating age for females is 20 months, and for males - 24 months. The bitch is considered ready for mating after two heats, on the third. It is at this time that such an event should be planned.

Do not feed dogs before mating. The bitch is taken to the male, since it is at home that the animal is able to show the necessary activity.

During the mating of dogs, nothing should be distracting. This process should have a minimum number of spectators. If everything is done correctly, and the bitch has been prepared, then there is no need to repeat the intercourse process. Unprepared bitches should not be allowed to mate, so as not to waste the strength of the male.

How to choose the right puppy?

In order for the dog to live up to the expectations of the breeder, it must be correctly selected. This will help to avoid problems related to the dog's he alth and behavior. The pet is completely devoid of aggression, but despite this, the puppy may be hyperactive. Also, the animal must have:

• strong bones;
• absolutely straight back;
• well-defined paw angulations;
• scissor bite;
• smooth and clean belly, soft pink.
• clear eyes, ears and nose without cloudy discharge.

The color of a puff puppy may change with age. Clarity here will be brought by the pedigree, which describes in detail the shades of the coat of the dog's ancestors. At three months, the roots of the dog's coat acquire the main color.

Where to buy a Chinese Crested "Down" puppy?

When deciding to buy a Chinese Crested puppy, you should carefully study the ads on the Internet. View photos of the dogs presented there. Such dogs can be not only "fluffy", but also "bald".

There are nurseries that specialize in breeding such animals. Buying here has its advantages, as the dog has all the necessary documents at once, which gives it the opportunity to participate in all kinds of exhibitions and competitions.

Cost of a dog

Chinese crested "puff" puppy does not differ in budget cost. If this is a purebred dog, then its price varies between 12-45 thousand rubles. A "naked" pet will cost its owners a little more.

The Chinese Crested Puff dog breed requires careful care. Therefore, before purchasing an animal, you should familiarize yourself with the opinions of dog breeders about this dog, as well as carefully study all the nuances associated with its maintenance.