Chinese Crested Downy Dog: all about the breed

Depending on the volume of hair on its body, the Chinese crested dog is divided into hairless and downy. Powder - puffs - downy pets are considered especially active and friendly. These are representatives of the animal world, demanding in care, but very attached to the family.

The exact time of the birth of the Chinese Down Crested Dog breed is still unknown. There are facts that the history of its origin has a close connection with legends, old legends, as well as mystical abilities.

In times of danger, the animal tore off all its hair, leaving it only on the head, while looking like a lion. Thus, the puff repeatedly saved its owner.

Despite the name "Chinese Crested", England is considered the homeland of the dog. For unknown reasons, in 1966 the breed was on the verge of extinction. At that time, there were only 10 representatives of the downy dog ​​on the entire globe. In China, the species was not preserved or increased, but English scientists, on the contrary, tried to breed the breed. All the remaining representatives were transported to England, where they began to grow, multiply, thereby preserving the breed. After a while, the Chinese dog population fully recovered.

The Chinese Crested Downy Dog has the appearance of a small graceful creature with an elongated body shape.The height of the animal can be from 25 to 35 centimeters, while they weigh no more than 6000 grams. The dwarf dog is completely covered with long hair that has a flowing character. The color of the fur of such a pet can be very diverse, the most common are white, cream, pale gold, black, black and white. The hair of the puff is straight and does not show signs of curliness.

The Chinese Crested has a rounded head that is slightly elongated. The dog's muzzle is dry, tapering towards the nose and has no sharp edges. On the border of the forehead and muzzle there is a tuft, the hair of which needs to be clipped.

The nose is characterized by good development, as well as a different color variant. The color of the eyes is saturated dark, the proteins are poorly traced. The ears are set low and decorated with fringes. They are erect, but they often hang down. The animal's movements are characterized by smoothness and confidence.

It is worth remembering that small crested dogs change the color of their fur with age. When choosing a puppy, you should pay attention to the following indicators:

• straightness of the skeleton;
• straight back;
• expressiveness of the angles of the limbs;
• scissor bite;
• cleanliness and smoothness of the pink tummy;
• lack of discharge from the eyes, ears, nose.

A fluffy pet can subtly feel the mood of its owner. The animal is not capricious and not picky in nutrition, does not cause allergic reactions. A crested dog is distrustful of strangers, but its disposition can be achieved with ease.

The main character traits of the puff are the following:

• friendliness not only towards people, but also towards other animals;
• attentiveness;
• insight;
• activity and love of entertainment;
• lack of loud barking and other sounds;
• sociability;
• devotion;
• good learning ability.

This dog can tolerate loneliness, but you should not leave him for a long time, as the pet can get sick.

Puffs are considered centenarians, the duration of their existence is from 10 to 16 years, depending on conditions and nutrition. According to dog breeders, there was a case when a representative of this breed lived for 18 years. Crested pets have good health and strong immunity.

If a Chinese dog is regularly examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and also treated against worms and fleas, this will guarantee that the pet will live a long and healthy life.

The main ailments of the decorative dwarf dog include the following:

• eye pathology;
• problems with the musculoskeletal and motor apparatus;
• renal failure;
• skin diseases;
• dermatitis;
• epilepsy;
• wen;
• difficult childbirth.

Representatives of the Chinese Crested Down breed are suitable for keeping in an apartment. In order for the pet to be comfortable in the room, the house must be equipped correctly. There should be no TV, computer, or door near the dog's corner. And also it is worth making sure that the animal's house does not come into contact with the battery. The owner can purchase a small cage, a tent, a soft house for a puff.

Also, do not forget that the dog must have its own bowls for food and water. In a cage, such dishes are attached to the walls, and if the house is soft, then they are placed nearby.

The animal can defecate both outdoors and in a litter box, which should be installed in a place accessible to the pet. The toilet must always be clean. They walk the puff twice a day. You can take her out into the street when 14 days have passed since the moment of vaccination. Weather permitting, the duration of the walk can be more than an hour. If it's too cold or hot outside, then walking can be 20 minutes.

The peculiarities of the character of the Chinese Crested breed allow even beginners to cope with its maintenance. In the care of the puff, difficulties may arise due to the following mandatory and difficult measures:

• haircut - the dog needs this procedure on a regular basis; you can trim the pet's fur in different ways that will appeal to the owner, while it is important to correctly design the dog's face;
• bathing - it is required to wash the animal once every 7 days, using a special shampoo;
• combing - the coat of a Chinese crested dog must be combed constantly, namely, every day; for the procedure, you should use a soft-bristled brush;
• clipping is required for the animal every 7-14 days;
• examination of ears, eyes - it is worth checking the organs of hearing and vision every day for the presence of a rash, discharge, redness;
• brushing your teeth - it is worth carrying out the procedure every day, while using a soft brush and a special toothpaste.

The animal gets used to the tray quickly, so it will go to the toilet in a specially designated place. Experts do not recommend often drying a dog's hair with a hair dryer, clinging bows to it.

Pygmy dogs love tasty and hearty food, they are prone to obesity. The nutrition of an adult animal and puppies should be balanced, while it is worth choosing whether the feeding will be homemade or industrial dry food. Corydalis is prone to allergies, so the choice of food for it must be responsible. You need to buy dry food only fresh and of high quality, namely premium. Before a small pet appears in the house, it is worth checking with the breeder about the features of his previous feeding.

Homemade food should be chopped up using only good quality food. The animal's diet should contain ingredients such as:

• meat;
• fish of marine varieties;
• cottage cheese;
• buckwheat, oatmeal;
• lettuce leaves;
• vegetable oil;
• dairy products.

And also the animal can be fed with boiled vegetables, nuts, kefir, berries. The owner of the dwarf puff should be aware that the following foods should not be given to the dog:

• bones, as they can injure the stomach and intestines;
• sweet;
• fat meat;
• salinity, smoked meats;
• flour;
• roast.

Anyone can educate and train a Chinese crested downy dog, elderly 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, attached to people creature, without proper education, it can become inadequate. It is necessary to teach and educate the puff as soon as it appeared in the house.

A person should be intransigent in their inhibitions and do not forget about the socialization of the puff, 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 Corydalis is an intelligent and obedient dog, so it is easy to train.

A decorative Chinese crested downy dog ​​can be bought for about 55 thousand rubles. This breed has become a favorite of many dog ​​breeders. In order for the animal to grow up healthy, the owner will have to compose the right diet for him, take care of him and educate him.

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