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Caring for a Chinese Crested
- Maintenance: Brush weekly and monthly baths with skin focused products.
- Brushing: Brushing weekly is recommended to avoid tangles, always use products that are safe for your Chinese Crested and won't damage the skin or coat.
- Haircut: This unique dog has hair on it's feet, tail and head with a ridge mane down the back of it's neck that are kept long.
- Special attention: The hairless skin is prone to dryness so it is important to keep it moisturised. Be careful to limit it to excessive sun exposure.
- Recommended Grooming Appointments: Bathe every month to moisturise and clean the skin.
Do you want the best care for your Chinese Crested?
Here are 3 easy steps to follow for the best results:
1. BRUSHING
- The long coat on a Chinese Crested needs specific care to maintain their length and shape.
- You need to brush this coat at least once a week and follow with a comb to keep them in top condition.
- You should use a spray conditioner when brushing, as brushing dry hair can cause breakage which will form knots and tangles in the future.
Spray Conditioner
Artero Mix is a leave- in spray conditioner that can be applied to wet or dry coats.
Brush for Maintenance
Artero Nova is ideal for brushing through finer coats and adding shine to the top coat layers.
Detangling Brush
Artero Nala is perfect for untangling long hair without causing irritation to the skin or damaging the hair due to it's protected pins.
Detangling Spray
Artero Matt-X is unbeatable when it comes to handling tangles and knots in a coat. Simply spray on and leave it for a few minutes before brushing through with ease.
2. BATHING
- Bathing is the best way to care for your Chinese Cresteds' coat and skin.
- It is recommended to bathe them at least once a month or more frequently if they have thicker or longer hair, or they live a particularly messy lifestyle.
- It is very important to use a conditioner at the end of the bath to prevent hair breakage which can cause tangles and knots. Well hydrated coats also retain their colour for longer.
- If you are unable to bathe your dog there are rinse-free options available to us.
Blanc Shampoo
Artero Blanc is the perfect solution to counter any yellow tones in the pet's coat to obtain a perfectly clear white. It works well to even out grey and darker colours in a coat too.
Dry Shampoo
Artero Speed easily cleans the coat of excess oils without needing to be rinsed out. Simply spray on and brush through for a quick clean up.
Flash Conditioner
Artero Flash brilliance spray restores softness to the coat and adds an unmissable shine with a lasting effect.
Detox Vital Conditioner
Artero Detox Vital, leaves the coat feeling ultra clean, moisturised and soft after every use.
3. HYGIENE
- Constant tearing will leave stains around the eyes, this can be avoidable with daily cleaning.
- It is essential to maintain the hygiene of the Chinese Crested's ears to avoid dirt build up which can cause irritations.
- Regular teeth brushing can prevent unnecessary vet visits for tartar build up.
- Light coated dogs need sun protection to prevent damage such as dryness and colour loss.
Assorted Conditioners
The Artero Conditioners offer you a wide variety of products to use on the Chinese Crested to keep their coat hydrated.
Breath Spray
Artero X-Mint, is the solution to eliminating bad breath for your dog and also protects the teeth when used on a regular basis.
Tear Cleanser
Artero Pretty Eyes is the solution for brown stains around the eyes on lighter coloured coats. With continued use it 100% eliminates the stains.
Eye Dips
Working in a pair with the Pretty Eyes Eye Dips. give you an easier way to apply the product to the eye area.
Ear Dips
To maintain proper ear hygiene use Ear Dips. These remove dirt or wax from the external side of the ear easily.
Teeth Dips
And finally, to maintain good hygiene of the teeth and gums we recommend Teeth Dips.
What is the Chinese Crested like?
The Chinese crested are very active as a breed and need adequate excercise to keep happy and healthy.
Despite being majority hairless - they still require regular grooming to keep both the hair and skin in good condition.
This breed is perfect for anyone looking for a friendly and affectionate companion that is easy to train and care for.
