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A month cold and wet, even though we have been able to enjoy a few lovely days.
On Chichi Factory Rescue's side, Bob got neutered and his teeth cleaned, which didn't affect his habits, always ready to clown around! Bonnie feels now great with her eye completely healed.
Cookie, the last rescue, is starting to trust and enjoys the comfort of the house. As for the others, they have it easy!
Ahh, we love Fall with its beautiful light and mild temperatures... Chichi Factory Rescue's team knows how to enjoy it! We wander outdoors, hang around and when we head inside, well this lovely Norman countryside air makes us hungry, so we beg for food, as if we were starving, yeah for sure, really! Even though the wisest ones just wait. So when the message has been understood and we got a full bowl, we can finally rest, again...
When you find a dog and know nothing about his/her past, you can only get surprises! With this August heat, the last rescue of Chichi Factory Rescue came into her own heat... A scar on her little belly made us think she was spayed and well, she was not, she probably had a C-section. Another little one who served to have puppies and did not even have the right to be spayed to avoid any problems... Fortunately she is safe with us, no stalker male around.
As for Arnold, in order to avoid him creating any problem, he was neutered and had his teeth cleaned as well as two warts on his face removed. So he inherited the satellite cone. A little bath was needed after the stitches were removed, in order to feel fresh and new!
Maggie, the Cavalier, keeps on performing like an acrobat and swirls in the yard, enjoying herself to the full.
Tania, our diabetic Bichon, after feeling a little down, felt much better once the dosage of her insulin injections has been revised.
And our Mamie Nova is seriously losing her hearing, which doesn't prevent her from hearing what she wants to hear ... An old little gal's strategy ??
Heat came suddenly in Normandy and everyone had a hanging tongue after one minute outdoors... So we thought it would be nice to buy a little pool for our furry pack! Surely some really enjoyed it, while others were a bit more sceptical... If not totally unhappy! Oh well, when you think you're doing the right thing...
Wallace and Gurky both had their birthday on May 21st, so we had to celebrate! They had a blast, singing and making a wish while blowing their respective candle (5 years old for Wallace and 2 for Gurky)! Oh my, time flies...
Because few people really know this unique breed, I wanted to pay a tribute to them. Indeed, it is a breed worth knowing!
There are two varieties of Chinese Cresteds: the “naked” and the “Powderpuff”. Some naked can be very naked - with only a few amount of hair on their head - while others can be more hairy (called “hairy hairless”), which can be almost covered with hair except their belly. Nevertheless, their coat is much less furry than the “Powderpuff”. The “Powderpuff has a long and silky coat all over.
Some have heard of Chinese Cresteds by those who won the contest of the World’s ugliest dog... As for any breed, some have unfortunately paid the price for unscrupulous or ignorant breeders, trying to sell puppies from parents not suitable for breeding for the sake of money or vogue, which sometimes results in an appearance less than aesthetic, but above all that can lead to serious consequences for the puppy’s health.
The Chinese Crested is certainly a special breed, that I personally find beautiful and gracious. Those who like the unusual are filled, this dog is really one-of-a-kind! But you have to be aware of the fact that people’s eyes can be cruel, some feeling the right to make an unpleasant comment on the sight of this little being that is far from the common canon of the good family dog... Unfortunately, some are still very much into clichés...
The Crested is a very intelligent dog - some even try to talk to you -, affectionate, very sensitive - some cry real tears -, a real clown and acrobat (or even stuntman). This dog is very close to its owner and attentive. The Powderpuff looks like a mini Poodle with straight hair (or sometimes wavy); they are alike both temperamentally and physically wise.
Just like the Poodle, the Crested doesn’t shed - sizeable fact for people with allergies - and needs regular grooming, as its fur can grow very long and may tangle. The naked Crested’s skin needs proper care, that may be subject to pimples and is especially ensitive to the sun and to the cold when temperatures go down. A coat in winter or tee-shirt in summer is not superfluous in order to protect them. They are very sensitive little beings!
Their coat’s color can vary, all combinations are possible. You should know that their fur’s color evolves from birth until they are grown up. A puppy can be born with a dark coat and end up almost white as an adult. A good breeder can however guide you with their experience, as it is often possible to predict some pigmentation’s changes.
Their size ranges between 9 to 13 inches to the shoulder and rarely reaches 12 pounds.
If you decide to go for this breed, please also look at shelters, where these dogs greatly need to find a family that will take good care of them. They will be eternally grateful, because they will give value to the second chance they are being given. Remember that they do not always look their best in those cages, stressed out in this sad environment and careless. With patience and proper training, plus a little grooming session, this rescued dog will be a dream pet.
