Mary Allen
# 10 First impressions are deceptive: the breed is robust and can take a frosty winter walk – provided you keep moving.
With young and older dogs, as well as in extreme cold, it can make sense to get your pet appropriate protection in the form of a dog coat. Also, keep it away from too much sun! Light-colored dogs in particular are at risk of sunburn. Because it's the same with hairless dogs as with people: light-skinned people get sunburned more quickly. As with us humans, the skin color of hairless dogs also changes when exposed to sunlight - they tan.
# 11 Genetically, some Chinese Crested Dogs may be prone to lens displacement in the eye and associated glaucoma.
There is a genetic test for this disposition that responsible breeders carry out before mating - let them show you the relevant results before you buy a puppy! A healthy Chinese Crested Dog can live to be 12 to 14 years old.
# 12 Basically, the friendly four-legged friend suits every dog lover who appreciates an affectionate animal companion and can spend a lot of time with him.
It is excellent for living in an apartment and especially in the city. Because he is easy to train, he is a good fit for beginners. If you want to live with a representative of this extraordinary breed, you have to be prepared to be asked about the scarcely any coat and perhaps also criticized by laypeople - if you call a Chinese crested dog your own, you will be noticed. This friendly four-legged friend gets along well with children - make sure that he has somewhere to retreat to and teach the children to treat their petite companion with respect from the start. Then nothing stands in the way of a deep friendship. In addition, the Chinese crested dog can be well-socialized with other pets. Before deciding on a new animal roommate, you should always think carefully about who will look after your four-legged friend in the event of illness or on holiday. You can easily take the uncomplicated crested dog with you on many trips - numerous accommodations nowadays allow animal lovers to bring their four-legged friends with them. Also, calculate the regular costs that you will incur when buying a dog over the next few years: In addition to the amounts for dog tax and insurance, the costs for high-quality food and veterinary costs also add up over the years.