How do you groom a Powderpuff Chinese Crested?
Many pet owners choose to shave their Puff in a “Pony Cut” leaving long hair on the bottom of the legs, tail, head and crest for an easy care coat. Regardless Powder Puffs have a silky double coat, and the undercoat is copious and will mat if the dog isn’t groomed regularly.
Should I shave my Chinese Crested?
The Hairless Chinese Crested is bald except for soft, flowing hair on the head, feet, and tail. Hair on the body should be shaved to protect the skin. The Powderpuff needs to be brushed weekly, except when the puppy hair is changing into adult hair, during which brushing is best done on a daily basis.
Why do Chinese cresteds have blackheads?
Yes, they can. Blackheads typically develop due to dry skin. Repeated or excessive washing and scrubbing can be one cause for the dry skin, causing essential oils to be washed away. Not every Chinese Crested Dog winds up with having a problem with Blackheads, but when they do- they do.
What should I do with my powderpuff Chinese Crested?
Grooming. There are several options for grooming your Powderpuff Chinese Crested. They can be totally natural, with long hair, a furry face, and long ear hair. They can be shaved down into the same pattern as a hairless, with long hair only on their head, feet, and tail (usually referred to as a “pony cut”).
What’s the difference between a Powderpuff and hairless Chinese Crested?
1. The Hairless variety is genetically dominant to the Powderpuff. Within a single litter of Chinese Crested puppies you may find both varieties. The Hairless type have silky hair on the tops of their heads, lower legs/feet and a plume on their tails, while Powderpuff pups have a full coat of lovely white hair all over.
How old does a Chinese Crested Powderpuff dog get?
A Quick Guide to the Chinese Crested Powderpuff… Size/AKC – American Kennel Club group – Toy Breed Moulting/shedding – this breed either don’t shed at all or shed very lightly. Life Span – 10 – 12 years of age.
Where does the head crest start on a Chinese Crested Dog?
Head crest begins at the stop and tapers off between the base of the skull and the back of the neck. Hair on the ears and face is permitted on the Hairless and may be trimmed for neatness in both varieties. Tail plume is described under Tail.
Can a Chinese Crested have a powder puff?
The Powder Puff is born in the same litter as the Hairless Chinese Crested. The Powder Puff does not carry the hairless gene and can produce only Powder Puffs unless bred to a Hairless. The Powder Puff shares the crest and build of the Hairless, but in addition has a full coat of long, silky hair.
When do you shave a Chinese Crested Dog?
Unless the dog is a “True” Hairless (one with virtually no hair growth on non-extremities), trimming and/or shaving is often performed for neatness to remove excess hair growth. Many owners use a clipper for the face and ears and to remove any longer growth that was allowed to occur.
Is the Chinese Crested the same as a hairless dog?
People hear “Chinese Crested” and they think “hairless dog.” But let’s not forget the amazing and wonderful Powderpuff Chinese Crested! Powderpuffs are born in the same litter as hairless, except with a full double-coat of hair. Grooming and caring for a Powderpuff is not so different from other coated dog breeds.
Do you shave your powderpuff coat every day?
You can double, triple, (or more!) the amount of savings if you have multiple Puffs (which most people do – if you don’t yet, you likely will soon, lol). Keeping a Puff shaved will make the coat care much easier. If brushing your Puff every day sounds like a lot of work, shaving is a great option.