Non Shedding Dogs: Part III

Dogs, like a number of other animals have fur on their body to protect them from the harsh elements of the region they belong to. Animals from cold regions of the world are likely to have more fur on their bodies than those from temperate warm regions. This is true of dogs as well. However, the temperature change in colder regions during summer and winter causes dogs to shed their fur or grow a new coat to allow them to adapt to their present climatic conditions.

However, even if a dog comes from temperate climates, it will shed some of its fur periodically to shed dead skin cells. Shedding is a process of rejuvenation that allows dead skin cells to be discarded, so that fresh new ones can take their place.

This means that there really are no dogs that are non-shedding. However, mostly in the case of dogs found in warm climate, the fur is so minimal to begin with, that shedding is negligible. Some dogs despite having a coat of fur tend not to shed very much and are also commonly referred to as non-shedding dogs. Some breeds of dogs that fall in this category are:

Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is another one of the toy dog breeds that has a very cheerful disposition. The Bichon has a double coat of fur. The inner coat is soft and dense, while the outer coat is made of fine and silky hair which tends to curl when not brushed out. It has to be brushed after every bath, but when it has been bathed and brushed, its coat looks fluffy and gives the dog the appearance of a puff-ball.

The grooming of the Bichon Frise is best left to professionals. It needs to be bathed and brushed at least once a month. With soft, fine curls that are prone to curling, it requires professional care to maintain its often recognizable shape.

Chinese Crested
The Chinese crested are another variety of non shedding toy dogs. Hairless and Powder Puff are the two varieties of the Chinese crested dog. The Hairless Chinese Crested is characterized by a fine grained smooth skin which is warm and soft to the touch. Although their bodies are completely hairless, they do have a crest of hair on some parts of the body including their heads, their tufted feet and their plumed tails.

The Powder Puff Chinese Crested is characterized by a coat that is soft, silky and abundant. The Chinese Crested dog comes in all color combinations.
The Chinese Hairless needs a lot of grooming and care. It requires baths at regular intervals, and even the application of moisturizers and sometimes even sun block. It is important to keep the skin of this breed of dogs soft and supple to avoid its drying out.

On the other hand, the Chinese Powder Puff also requires regular bathing. Its coat needs to be brushed and combed after every bath. If proper care is taken, this breed of dogs hardly shed ant hair at all.