How to Care for the Skin on Chinese Crested Hairless Puppies

With hair found only on its paws, tail and head, the Chinese crested hairless is a unique-looking breed. The "naked" skin of Chinese crested hairless puppies is soft and smooth. Skin care is an important step in caring for Chinese crested hairless puppies.

Things You'll Need

  • Fragrance-free shampoo and conditioner
  • Dog brush
  • Fragrance-free moisturizer
  • Dog sweater
  • Sunscreen
  • Premium puppy food
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Instructions

    • 1

      Bathe your Chinese crested hairless weekly. Use only fragrance-free shampoo. Also, use a fragrance-free conditioner to moisturize the skin. Routine cleaning is essential in avoiding breakouts of the Chinese crested hairless puppy's skin. Use only products specifically designed for animals.

    • 2

      Brush any hair on your Chinese crested hairless puppy daily, paying special attention to the furry undercoat. Use gentle brush strokes to avoid irritating their sensitive skin.

    • 3

      Massage moisturizer gently onto the puppy's skin. Use a fragrance-free and oil-free moisturizer to avoid irritation and acne breakouts.

    • 4

      Avoid extreme heat or cold, as the hairless quality of Chinese cresteds leaves them more susceptible to the elements. When venturing out into the cold, put a dog sweater on the puppy. Apply a sunscreen comparable to SPF 15 to the skin of your Chinese crested when going in the sun. Its bare skin can be sunburned quite easily. Raw pure aloe vera gel can be applied for extra protection.

    • 5

      Feed your Chinese crested hairless puppies premium dog food designed specifically for puppies that is infused with vitamins and minerals. This will increase the health of the skin and reduce skin care issues.

    • 6

      Inspect your puppy daily and remove any fleas, ticks or splinters that can irritate the skin. Apply a puppy-rated flea collar to help to keep your puppy flea-free.