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According to my research on my doggie, Chinese Cresteds are not supposed to pant. My little dog does. He's a powderpuff and I wondered if that made a difference with that specific trait. There are a few other things, like the floppy ears, that are specific to the Powder Puffs and I wondered if this trait might be another one. He didn't pant when I had him shaved, but now that he's grown out and it's getting hot (90s again) he's panting. And yet he has the acne so I know he has pores/sweat glands. He's a rescue dog so there is always the chance that he's a mixie, but I'm just curious. Anyone know anything about this? The Chinese Crested message board is pretty empty so I thought I'd try here too. Thanks!

Quidam and "Iggy Pop"

>>According to my research on my doggie, Chinese Cresteds are not supposed to pant. My little dog does. He's a powderpuff and I wondered if that made a difference with that specific trait. There are a few other things, like the floppy ears, that are specific to the Powder Puffs and I wondered if this trait might be another one. He didn't pant when I had him shaved, but now that he's grown out and it's getting hot (90s again) he's panting. And yet he has the acne so I know he has pores/sweat glands. He's a rescue dog so there is always the chance that he's a mixie, but I'm just curious. Anyone know anything about this? The Chinese Crested message board is pretty empty so I thought I'd try here too. Thanks!
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>>Quidam and "Iggy Pop"
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I'd be glad that he can pant. That's one more way for his body to eliminate heat, and always a good ability. For the skin, I'd take him to a veterinary dermatology specialist.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47