Crested dogs
The crested dog is one of the only hairless dog breeds. It is a small toy dog, not big, and its height is about 33 cm. Its docile character is in line with the conditions for families to breed ornamental dogs. What should we pay attention to when raising this special dog breed?
1. Provide food on time and in a fixed amount
For raising Chinese crested dogs, you must first develop a good habit of eating on time. Crested dogs are very greedy, so they must be fed It must be rationed and cannot be allowed to eat in excess. Generally, the feeding utensils should be removed after 10-20 minutes after feeding, regardless of whether the dog has finished eating.
2. Food quality requirements
Food quality requirements are relatively high, and non-vegetarian food is indispensable every day. Feed 200-250 grams of fresh chicken, fresh pork, fish, and beef throughout the day. Meat should be minced and cooked until medium-cooked before feeding.
3. Compensation of meat and vegetables
When feeding Chinese Crested Dogs, in addition to meat and non-vegetarian food, certain vegetables (boiled in boiling water) or biscuits should also be given. It should be especially noted that crested dogs do not have premolars, so they must not be allowed to chew bones.
4. Low-volume exercise
Crested dogs do not need to be given too much exercise, as long as they are allowed to come and go indoors or jump and walk. This dog also likes to play with toys. You can give it some toys to let it move around the toys, but you cannot give it sharp and angular toys to prevent its skin from being punctured or bruised.
5. Easy allergic reaction
Due to its hairless body, crested dogs are prone to allergic reactions to wool. It is best for breeders not to wear woolen clothes when getting close to them. .
6. Health Condition Observation
Owners should pay attention to observe the dog's health condition at ordinary times, pay attention to whether its appetite has changed, whether its mental state is normal, dry and loose stools, and dryness and wetness of the nose. Whether it is in good condition or not, if any abnormal situation is found, you should immediately send it to the hospital for examination and take adjustment measures to prevent a minor illness from becoming a serious illness due to carelessness.
7. Exposed skin and hairless
Because the skin of Chinese crested dogs is exposed and not protected by hair, it is easy to injure the skin occasionally. Owners need to pay special attention to this in daily care. If you raise crested dogs at home, furniture with sharp edges should be removed to avoid scratching the dog's skin.
8. Hypoplasia of molars
Owners need to understand that the premolars of Chinese Crested Dogs are underdeveloped, so they are not suitable for chewing bones. Owners must not allow them to eat bones. food.
9. Bath your dog frequently
Most dogs need to pant to dissipate heat, and some need to relax their mouths and stick out their tongues to dissipate heat, but crested dogs are very special. Its skin communicates with sweat glands and can emit sweat directly from the skin. Feeders should bathe it frequently and apply some baby skin care oil on it to make its skin smooth.
Provide a clean and comfortable living environment. The quality of the owner's living environment can also be improved, which is also very beneficial to the owner's health.
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