Powderpuff Care
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by Step Grooming pictures and basic supplies
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page will guide you to find your way on my pages which will show you how I
groom and care for different hairless type, how I groom and care for the puffs,
how I tape their ears, how I shave their faces, ears etc...****
Powderpuffs as a rule, are quite easy to maintain. It all depends on what you are planning to do with them. Weather you keep them as companion(s) or show dog(s) (or both like me) you still need to brush or comb at least every 3 to 4 days. If you have an active companion and are doing a lot of outdoor outings you may choose to give him/her a clip. I do it with my companion dogs as the off-leash area walk is hard on their coat. Mine get shaved a on the same pattern than what a hairless is. I shave the body fairly close and leave the socks, plume and the crest. As far as keeping up for show I basically do the same with the puffs than what I do with the hairless. I condition them in between shows with the Humectant oil (#1 AllSystem) or the Summerwind. A weekly treatment does the best result. When you comb or brush your dog please remember to buy a good quality comb, (click links below to see a list of good supplies) For non show people a visit to the dog show may still be your best bet in getting experienced people who will help you best find the products and supplies you need for your dog's lifestyle. If you decide to keep your Powderpuff in full coat, frequent bathing will be required in order to keep the coat as clean as possible to avoid the ends the brake. Some of my puppy people do it every week....again take in consideration that above average dog products are being used and this way the skin still manage to stay healthy with a good conditioning. You may also want to make sure that your dog's pads have been cleaned of excess hair. In the winter time it only accumulates small snowballs under their feet and in the summer time it make their feet slippery. You can sharp scissors or a little clipper. Remember that the sooner your dog gets exposed to all this the better he/she will accept it later in life...it takes a lot of patience, firmness and consistency at first but it is the best gift you can give to your dog and yourself by getting over fussiness right from the beginning. If you decide that trimming their feet, face and ears is not something for you at the beginning please take your dog back to your breeder or a gentle grooming shop at least once a week and then every two weeks to get them used to it...once they get older the hair doesn't grow as fast and you won't be able to have them shaved so often and by then your dog will be used to it and won't fuss anymore...this may be a time where you want to try it on your own.
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by Step Grooming pictures and basic supplies