SHAVING

You may wish to tidy up your hairless Crested. This does not have to be a major project. What you would choose to shave is entirely up to you.

I suggest that you purchase an inexpensive battery trimmer. I use Wahl’s “Groomsman” Cordless Mustache/Beard Trimmer. It can be found in most drug stores or Walmart for under twenty dollars. This is a relatively quiet trimmer, which is good for pups who are not use to the process. It also is easy for you to use if you are inexperienced with shaving animals. It is also very hard to nick or razor burn with this.

If you are dealing with a hairless with more body hair, you might like to invest in an Oster Finisher/Trimmer. This electric clipper is available from most online pet suppliers for under fifty dollars. It is whisper quiet, light weight and small. The blade is only one inch wide and cuts very close (#40).

Just remember that practice makes perfect. That goes for you and your pup. They will settle into the routine as they get use to the procedure. You will find that your technique will also improve the more you work with it.

FEEDING

We feed a premium food made by the Iams Company called Eukanuba. Our puppies eat Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy. It’s a dry kibble. They are offered it daily with fresh water…. Crested pups will eat about 8 to 9 oz. (1 cup). As adults they eat Eukanuba Premium Performance.

I am a firm believer in quality food. The old adage “you are what you eat” also applies to our pets. The use of quality ingredients makes products such as Eukanuba, completely digestible and usable by the dog. Less food is required to maintain optimum condition and the dog will also produce a smaller, dryer stool. The premium pet foods are available through some veterinarians or at pet stores.

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