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Equipment for Puff

An overview of the equipment I use for my puff. There are many preferences, try asking those with well groomed dogs to find out what they prefer.

Pinbrush:
pin brushes are the main instrument to work a long and soft coat. Look for a soft, metal-pin brush on a rubber-cushioned base, one in which the pins will give and not break the hair. The main requirement for this type of brushes is the same as for combs: The pins should be blunt. Check this by touching pins with the back side of hand: pins must not scratch the skin.

When you decide what brush to purchase, make sure that the pins sit tight on the head - they should not be loose.

I never use a slicker brush on my dogs, as it damages the coat.

Soft Brittle Brush:
A soft natural bristle brush is perfect for the finishing touches, and I also like to use it when blow drying. My favorite is the "Mason Pearson". The smallest size is sufficient.

Combs:
The general rule is that the tips of teeth should be blunt, otherwise you run the risk of injuring the dog's skin. Teeth should be spaced quite widely to avoid too much damage to the coat.

Scissors:
I have three types of scissors;
- Ordinary scissors with long (for clipping)
- Thinning Shears (jagged blades on one or both sides and are assigned to thin hair and blend the levels of clipped area)
- A pair with short blunt-pointed blades to work ears, pads, etc.

Hair dryer:
Remember it is the "wind" you are after, not the heat. Heat with burn the hair!

Clipper:
My absolute favorite is the Wella Contura. This little clipper hardly vibrates, is practically noiseless (60DB) and the blade does not get warm. It is perfect for training puppies to get their face shaved. A weight of only 128g and length of 14cm provides simple handling when cutting. The upper and lower blades are made of steel and the unit has an adjustable cutting length from 3 to 6mm.It is somewhat expensive though, and can be difficult to get a hold of. Ordering online is often the cheapest alternative.

The Ermila Bella is another favorite of mine, especially for the puffs.
The Oster Mark 1 and Wella Xpert is also worth mentioning.

Shampoo/Conditioner:
Choice of shampoos and conditioners is very important in grooming a Crested.

Some brands that we know many prefer for their Cresteds includes;
- Petsilk
- Chris Christensen
- Bio Groom
- Plush Puppy
- Little Champs

Nail clipper:
There are two types of nail clippers at sale: of guillotine style and with sickle blades. Sometimes guillotine nail clippers fail to work properly on hard nail so I prefer the second type. My personal favorite is Millers Forge 749, it is just as sharp after 10 years!

For dogs (or owners!) that don't enjoy the clipping of nails, Dremels cordless groomer, a quiet, battery-powered rotary tool that gently grinds down your dogss nails without cutting is an alternative.

Toothbrush:
Teeth should be cleaned with a toothpaste for dogs. Use a small toothbrush that has soft bristles.