The Complete Guide To Chinese Crested

By Jenny Bond

Whether you own a Chinese Crested, or are considering it, existing owners agree that this is the "must have" owner's manual. Chinese Crested Dogs are extremely rewarding companions that develop loyal bonds with their owners.
The breed dates back years, and to this day they are most well-known for their unwavering protective nature and ability to serve as loyal companions.
This comprehensive owners guide provides you with the most critical information, resources, and training strategies needed to successfully raise and care for your Chinese Crested.
From choosing the right Chinese Crested puppy, to caring for your Chinese Crested, the information within this guide will serve as your "go to" resource for years to come.
Highlights from the The Complete Guide to Chinese Crested Dogs:
* The Right and Wrong Reasons for Buying a Chinese Crested
* Breed Overview and Ownership Expectations
* How the Chinese Crested Adoption Process Really Works
* All About Chinese Crested Puppies
* Preparing Your Home for a Chinese Crested
* How to Keep Your Dog Healthy, Safe, and Happy
* Common Health Problems
* Caring for Chinese Crested Health Issues
* Exercise & Activity Expectations
* Showing Your Chinese Crested
* Training for Guard Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Working Dogs, & More
* The Aging Process and Life Expectations
* Hundreds of Tips and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
As with all dog breeds, there are many advantages and disadvantages to owning a Chinese Crested. From the day you bring home your new puppy, or adopt, you will be bombarded with questions and concerns. It is critical that you have all of the required proper care information available, at any time, so that you do not make any costly errors or put your new best friend into danger.
The importance of proper training and care, from the start, cannot be understated. The worst problems in Chinese Crested ownership almost always start early. Be pro-active, learn everything there is to know about Chinese Crested ownership, and get started on the right track.
From the puppy days to the latter years, new and sometimes difficult decisions are required from Chinese Crested owners. This manual will help you make the correct decision, based on medical and training best practices, so that you never go to sleep worried about your pet's health or mood.
Always make care decisions based on your particular dog and be sure to know all of the facts.
Ultimately, this guide will prepare you for the vast array of purchasing, adoption, training, healthcare, and expectation-related information that will confront you at one time or another.
This complete manual includes photographs, and nearly a dozen chapters full of useful information for your Chinese Crested. Additionally, the manual includes a very helpful table of contents so that you can easily and accurately find the important information you are looking for in an instant.
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• Language: English
• Publisher: For Dogs Sake
• Release date: Feb 16, 2013
• ISBN: 9781908793270

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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHINESE CRESTED

By Jenny Bond

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Hairless & Powder Puff

Copyright 20011

Publisher Kevin Winslet For Dogs Sake!®

Author Jennifer Bond

In loving memory of Jinxy 2001 – 20010

The Chinese Crested Breed

There are some dog breeds that will always be more suited to specific types of lifestyles, family, or living situations. Again, remember that each Chinese Crested within a breed will have his or her own individual personality and this should be considered when picking out a particular Chinese Crested.

Your Chinese Crested Puppy

Some dogs—just some like people—are worth having around no matter what their pedigree because they just have such wonderful personalities. At the same time, other dogs may be show-quality, but they may not have as great of personality.

Training Your Chinese Crested

Starting off correctly, right from the first day home with your new Chinese Crested puppy, is one way to make training go as smoothly as possible. Remember that your new puppy is nervous about being in a strange place, separated from his or her mother and littermates, as well as with totally new people. Making the transition to the new home as stress free as possible is very critical, and one of the earliest things to consider occurs before you ever go to pick the puppy up.

Keeping a Healthy Chinese Crested

Just like with human health, there are many preventative tasks and techniques that Chinese Crested owners can use to keep their pets healthy and in the best possible physical condition. Not surprisingly, many of these ideas focus on proper diet, exercise, living environment, regular vaccinations and examinations by a veterinarian.

Rescuing a Chinese Crested

The sad truth is that thousands of dogs are destroyed each year, Chinese Crested dogs are among them, due to no fault of their own. Indiscriminate breeding and lack of effective and affordable spay and neutering programs lead to much higher numbers of puppies being born than owners can house. In addition some Chinese Crested dogs are abandoned by their owners and left to fend for themselves, often having litters of their own with no one to care for the next generation of pups.

Table of Contents

1 CHINESE CRESTED DECISIONS

The Right And Wrong Reasons For Purchasing A Chinese Crested

-- The Right Reasons

-- The Wrong Reasons

Chinese Crested Dogs And Social Responsibility

Where To Purchase Your Chinese Crested

-- Private Sellers

-- Breeders

-- Shelters And Rescues

-- Puppy Farms

-- Pet Shops

General Equipment You Will Need

-- Chinese Crested Dogs As Clothes Horses

-- Family And Child Friendly Chinese Crested

A Breed Guideline

-- Barking And The Chinese Crested

-- Children And The Chinese Crested

-- The Chinese Crested On Its Own

-- Active Lifestyles And The Chinese Crested

-- Exercise And The Chinese Crested

Mixed Or Pure Breed Chinese Crested?

In Conclusion

2 YOUR CHOSEN BREED:  THE CHINESE CRESTED

The Chinese Crested Breed Standard

Personality And Temperament Of The Chinese Crested Breed

The Reality- Life With A Chinese Crested

-- The Chinese Crested And Children

-- Chinese Crested Dogs And Families

-- Chinese Crested And Lifestyle

-- The Chinese Crested And Other Animals

3 ALL ABOUT PUPPIES

Choosing The Right Chinese Crested Puppy

-- What To Look For In A Chinese Crested Owner Or Breeder

-- When Is The Chinese Crested Puppy Old Enough To Leave The Mother

How To Choose The Right Chinese Crested Puppy

-- What To Watch For

Paperwork

Questions To Ask

Bringing The Chinese Crested Puppy Home

-- Preparation At Home

-- Arrival

-- Introducing The Family

Keeping A Healthy Chinese Crested Puppy

-- Good Nutrition

-- Vaccinations And Vet Visits

Common Chinese Crested Puppy Health Problems

-- Puppy Diarrhea

-- Bloat

-- Puppy Allergies

-- Fleas And Ticks

-- Puppy Vomiting

Exercise

Conclusion

4 THE RESCUE CHINESE CRESTED OWNER’S MANUAL

The Truth Behind Rescued Chinese Crested Dogs

Why Adopt From A Rescue Home?

-- Misconception: Anyone Can Get A Chinese Crested From A Breed Rescue

-- Misconception: As Soon As You Put In Your Name And Are Approved You Will Get A Chinese Crested

-- Misconception: It Is Easy To Get A Puppy At A Chinese Crested Rescue

-- Misconception: Rescues Will Take In Vicious Chinese Cresteds

-- Misconception: Rescued Chinese Crested Dogs All Have Personality Or Temperament Problems

Older Chinese Crested Dogs Versus Younger Chinese Crested Dogs

-- How Does This Chinese Crested Behave Around Children?

-- How Does This Chinese Crested Respond To Strangers?

-- What Routines For Feeding And Exercise Is This Chinese Crested Currently On?

-- What Food Or Diet Is This Chinese Crested On And What Treats Are Being Provided?

-- What Unique Behaviors Or Personality Traits Does This Chinese Crested Have?

-- What Commands Does This Chinese Crested Respond To?

Process For Adopting A Rescue Chinese Crested

1. The First Step Is Research

2. Contact The Rescue In Your Area

3. Be Patient

4. Renew Your Application When Necessary

5. Follow Through

6. Consider Volunteering

Common Issues With Rescued Chinese Crested Dogs And How To Deal With Them

-- Fear

-- Biting

-- Dog Anxiety

-- Housetraining A Dog

Particular Problems With A Chinese Crested Rescue Dog

In Ending

5 CHINESE CRESTED HEALTH

General Considerations For Keeping Your Chinese Crested Healthy

-- Spaying And Neutering

-- Regular Vet Checks

-- The Importance Of Exercise

Exercise Requirements Of The Chinese Crested Breed

-- Grooming And Living Conditions

Typical Chinese Crested Health Issues

-- Fleas

-- Ticks

-- Worms

-- Weight Loss/Weight Gain

-- Diarrhea

-- Vomiting

-- Coughing

-- Trouble Breathing

-- Bad Breath

-- Hip Dysplasia

-- Walking Dandruff

-- Canine Arthritis

-- Ear Infections

-- Eye Infections

-- Constipation

-- Heat Stroke

Allergies

Specific Dog Health Issues For The Chinese Crested Breed

-- Progressive Retinal Atrophy

-- Cataracts

-- Hypothyroidism

-- Entropion

-- Gastric Torsion

-- Cardiomyopathy

-- Osteochondritis Dessicans

-- Cryptorchidism

-- Hypoadenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)

-- Panosteitis

Non-Medical Emergencies

-- Missing Chinese Crested Dogs

-- Chinese Crested Safety In Cars

-- Ventilation And Overheating

-- Cold

-- Chinese Crested Bites And Liability

Final Word

6 BATHING AND GROOMING YOUR CHINESE CRESTED

Tools

Bathing

Ear Care

Nail Clipping

Anal Glands

7 THE GOOD CHINESE CRESTED FOOD GUIDE

The Importance Of The Right Diet

Changing Types Of Food

Keeping A Routine

How Much And What To Feed

Making Your Own Chinese Crested Food

Foods To Avoid

Specific Feeding Advice For The Chinese Crested

Weight, Dieting And Chinese Crested Dogs

-- Feeding Obese Chinese Cresteds

-- Diabetic Chinese Crested Dogs

-- BARF

Health Foods For Chinese Crested Dogs

Homemade Treats

In Summary

8 SHOWING YOUR CHINESE CRESTED

Options For Showing Your Chinese Crested

Chinese Crested Dogs For Therapy

Obedience

Working Trials

-- Nose Work

-- Agility

-- Control

Showing Your Chinese Crested

-- Choosing The Perfect Chinese Crested For Show

-- Ringcraft

-- Grooming The Show Chinese Crested

-- Transporting And Caging Your Chinese Crested

To Conclude

9 TRAINING YOUR CHINESE CRESTED

Training Your Chinese Crested Puppy

Basic Commands

Common Puppy Problems

-- Housetraining A Puppy

-- Puppy Barking

-- Biting Or Nipping

-- Jumping Up

-- Leash Problems

Choosing A Trainer Or A Class

Training Your Adult Chinese Crested

Particular Training Challenges With A Chinese Crested

Common Adult Chinese Crested Problems And Solutions

-- Biting And Nipping

-- Barking

-- Chasing Other Animals

-- Aggression Towards Other Animals

-- Chewing

-- Digging

-- Anxiety

-- Running Away

-- Pulling On The Leash

-- Coprophagy

-- Constantly Distracted

Summary

10 BREEDING YOUR CHINESE CRESTED

Basic Breeding Information

Breeding Checklist

Finding The Perfect Partner For Your Chinese Crested

Pregnancy And Beyond

Whelping

Special Notes On Breeding A Chinese Crested

Puppy Care

Registering The Puppies

Choosing Good Homes For Your Chinese Crested Puppies

The Transition

Last Word

11 THE OLD CARE GUIDE:  OLD AGED CHINESE CRESTED DOGS AND CANINE BEREAVEMENT

Older Chinese Crested Dogs And Their Needs

-- Diet

-- Exercise

The Aging Chinese Crested

Environmental Modifications

Health Problems And Older Chinese Crested Dogs

Dealing With Grief

-- Chinese Crested Dogs And Grieving

-- Chinese Crested Dogs That Lose Their Owners

Preparing For The Worst

-- Euthanasia

-- Planning For Burial

-- Dealing With The Loss

A Final Word

1

CHINESE CRESTED DECISIONS

THE RIGHT AND WRONG REASONS FOR PURCHASING A CHINESE CRESTED

Planning to purchase a Chinese Crested is a big decision and one that should not be entered into lightly. Owning a Chinese Crested is a huge responsibility. Often potential owners see a tiny puppy and forget that this small, little bundle of energy will one day be a full grown animal that needs constant exercise, attention and love; as well as training, food, and healthcare. Owning a Chinese Crested is a wonderful, rewarding experience but people need to realize that there are right and wrong reasons for owning such a unique breed of dog. There are right and wrong decisions to make about Chinese Crested dogs largely based on your living situation, as well.

THE RIGHT REASONS

There are many right reasons for purchasing a Chinese Crested, depending on your living space, lifestyle, and financial status; both now and in the future. A Chinese Crested requires love, attention, space, and exercise, as well as veterinary care and good quality food. If you are able to provide these factors for the animal, then purchasing a Chinese Crested is probably a good decision. Remember, however, that a Chinese Crested will usually live at least 12 years. Know that this purchase is a lifetime commitment and ensure that you are financially and emotionally able to take on this commitment.

Some of the right reasons for purchasing a Chinese Crested include:

<> You want to participate in daily exercise with a pet that will always be ready to go for a walk, romp or run, no matter what the weather.

<> You want to be responsible for caring for another living thing that will provide you with years of unconditional love and attention.

<> You can make the time commitment to train and work with your Chinese Crested both now and in the future.

<> You have the ability to provide food and healthcare as required to your Chinese Crested. The average cost of raising a Chinese Crested is approximately $250.00/£125 per year in vet fees plus an additional $50.00/£25 per month in dog food. For those that have Chinese Crested dogs that require special food types, the cost of feeding can be closer to $100.00/£50 to $150.00/£75 per month. Flea and tick medications and heartworm medicine usually costs $30.00/£15 to $50.00/£25 per month. These costs are per dog, so families with more than one Chinese Crested will pay significantly more per year.

<> You want to have a companion to spend time with that will just be happy to be with you.

<> You have spent time researching breeds and have determined the Chinese Crested will best suit your lifestyle, both now and in the future.

<> You have researched breeds, rescues, or private owners and have determined the best purchase to make.

<> You have the space, both inside and outside, and have the room to exercise and house a Chinese Crested in a quality home environment.

<> You have completely thought through the purchase, consulted with other family members, and are in agreement that getting a Chinese Crested is a good decision.

Ensuring that other family members agree with your decision is an important part of the right reasons to get a Chinese Crested.

THE WRONG REASONS

Sometimes people end up owning pets for the wrong reasons. Unfortunately, these wrong reasons often lead to loving pets being left at rescues or shelters or simply being given away to another owner. Try to avoid purchasing or taking a Chinese Crested from someone else for one of the wrong reasons listed below:

<> Purchasing a Chinese Crested based on emotion rather than planning and thought. All Chinese Crested puppies are cute and adorable, but they are not perfect. Rescues for Chinese Crested dogs are full of dogs that involved more responsibility than their former owners were willing to take for owning a dog. A little research on the breed would have avoided this problem.

<> Purchasing a trendy breed. Different movies, videos, or even various celebrities posing with a Chinese Crested can influence individuals in purchasing a particular breed. Buying a Chinese Crested without knowing what the breed is like in personality or training demands is not a good idea. Avoid purchasing the breed that is currently in fashion.

<> Purchasing a Chinese Crested to send a message about yourself. Many breeds have become popular simply due to their reputations. The truth is that this breed needs an experienced and mature owner who wants more than a status symbol.

<> Feeling guilty about a Chinese Crested and taking it home. Sometimes people are pressured into buying or accepting a Chinese Crested even when they know they cannot properly care for it.

<> Taking home a Chinese Crested at the wrong time in your life. Don’t get a Chinese Crested when your financial situation or lifestyle will not accommodate for the responsibility of caring for the pet.

<> Purchasing a Chinese Crested for a small child or family member. They likely will not be able to care for it on their own if you are not able to provide assistance and support for the pet’s training and care.

Research and an honest evaluation of why you want a Chinese Crested will help avoid these potential pitfalls.

CHINESE CRESTED DOGS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

There are several considerations that a Chinese Crested owner must keep in mind when owning an animal, regardless of its breed or size. Often there are more responsibilities than ever imagined. It is the owner’s job to keep the pet safe, as well as visitors to the property and individuals within the community.

The following responsibilities should be considered with regards to owning a Chinese Crested:

<> Travel

Will you bring the Chinese Crested with you? Who will provide care for your Chinese Crested while you are away? Some hotels and motels allow dogs, and most dogs can be transported in planes, provided they are properly caged and behaved. Training your Chinese Crested to be comfortable in a cage when traveling is a great idea. For those Chinese Crested dogs that are being left behind, either boarding them or having someone dog sit is an important consideration.

<> Vaccinations

Not only should your Chinese Crested be vaccinated to prevent them from developing diseases, but to prevent the spread of disease through other dogs. Even Chinese Crested dogs that have no contact with other pets may get outside, become lost, or have contact with other dogs in social areas. Vaccinating your Chinese Crested on a regular basis eliminates any worry.

<> Kenneling

Finding a professional kennel owner that knows your pet and will care for them while you are away is an important responsibility. Be sure to visit the kennel and talk to the people that work there prior to leaving your Chinese Crested.

<> Car Safety

Teaching your Chinese Crested to ride in the car, in a crate or using a leash seat belt, is important. These devices keep your Chinese Crested safe and prevent them from being injured or thrown through the window in the case of an accident or sudden stop.

<> Biting and Other Legal Issues

Keeping your Chinese Crested in a yard or on a leash is the best way to prevent biting or other legal issues. If you are buying a Chinese Crested, check with local authorities to determine what you need to do to prevent any difficulties with specific breeds. Some breeds may not be allowed in some communities.

<> Insurance and Micro chipping

Many insurance companies offer coverage for medical issues or even death for dogs. There are several different options and it is best to read through all policies before deciding which one is the best for you and your pet. Micro chipping is a great way to permanently identify your Chinese Crested. A small microchip is inserted just under the skin and allows identification of your dog at any vet’s office, shelter or rescue center. Your vet can complete this process at any time.

WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR CHINESE CRESTED

After you have made the decision and completed the research on the breed of dog that you would like to purchase the next step is to decide where to buy your Chinese Crested. There are several different options for purchase or adoption, all which have