How to look after your American Hairless Terrier.
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Allergies & Your Hairless Dog
The
American Hairless Terrier is great for people who have allergies
to dog hair, as this dog breed has no hair, and therefore produces
fewer reactions than . . continue
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American Hairless Terrier Care
American Hairless Terriers, need more care than a coated dog breed. . .continue
Neo's Story
I have been a dog and animal
lover all my life, I'm the owner of my American Hairless Terrier,
Neo in the UK. I have cared . .continue
Contact
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he American Hairless Terrier needs a little more care and grooming than
your average coated dog breed. Their body has the same needs we do: moisturiser
when dry, sunscreen in the sun and warm clothes in the cold.
Sunscreen
Use sunscreen when your dog is in the sun for long periods and remember
to reapply regularly if they are actively running around. Sunburn
is very dangerous and painful, so be careful and use the right protection.
SPF 30 or above is recommended. Use
a product that is specially formulated for dogs as this will be
free from perfume or anything else not suitable for your pet. I
use a "Pethealth" Sun Block Lotion which can be bought
online from www.Ultimate
Animals.co.uk.
Clothes
Protection from the sun can also come from clothes, and these days you can
buy all sorts of items for your dog. Maybe you can even fashion your own?
Neo has lots of different clothes so that he can be out in all weathers.
If it is warm and sunny he’ll just wear a cotton t-shirt to keep him
cool yet protected and in colder weather he’ll wear a fleece or something
warmer when he’s out for a walk or going for a pee.
Remember . . it can still be cool in the shade or your dog is sitting in
a draughty spot.
Wash your dog’s clothes in a non-biological washing powder, and rinse
thoroughly after, as some dogs can be allergic to normal washing powder.
The same applies to the dog's bedding.
Bath Time
American Hairless Terriers need their skin to be kept clean; a bath
a couple of times a week will be sufficient to keep their skin in
good condition. If their skin becomes dry, lotion (without lanolin)
can be applied. I use Huminlac Lotion available online from www.Penstone-Petstore.co.uk or from your vet. You also have
to be careful choosing a dog shampoo; non-perfumed and “for
sensitive skin” is best. I use Sebomild P also available from
www.Penstone-Petstore.co.uk
or from your vet. Sometimes they will get a rash on their skin only
because of their lack of hair. Rashes due to grass allergies are
not that uncommon, but can be avoided with protective clothing.
Nails
Their nails should be kept trimmed.
SPF | or Sun Protection Factor is an indication
of the effectiveness of the protect cream being used.
Non-biological | detergents can either be biological or non-biological: the non-biological
ones are free from emzymes that can cause allergies.
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Lanolin | is a grease from wool-bearing animals, acts as a skin ointment, water-proofing wax, and raw material.
