Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested is a fine-boned,
elegant and graceful dog who makes a loving companion, playful and entertaining.
Chinese Cresteds adores food and will leap about in anticipation of a tiny
bite. There are two types, the Hairless with hair only on the head, tail
and feet and the Powderpuff who is completely covered with hair. A friendly
family dog, not aggressive towards children or other animals. They do not
make good kennel dogs, because they love the companionship of a home. They
do best as a one dog family and sometimes do not like to be over handled
by strangers. Odorless and hairless they are a very low maintenance breed.
Height: 9 - 13 inches
Weight: 5 - 12 lbs.
Colors: Any color
combinations
Coat: Hairless -
tufts of long, soft hair only on head, feet and tail. Powderpuff - double,
lone straight outer coat, soft, silky undercoat
Temperament: Chinese
Cresteds are affectionate, lively, intelligent, alert, inquisitive.
With Children: Good
With Pets: Good
Special Skills: Companionship
dog.
Watch-dog: Low
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Training:
Weekly grooming of the Powderpuff Chinese Cresteds. Hairless Chinese Cresteds
needs only skin massaged regularly with cream. They may become sticky
and dirty in hot weather as they perspire. Hairless Chinese Cresteds should
also not be left in bright sunlight because their skin may burn. Both need
minimal exercise. Hairless must be kept warm, especially during winter
months.
Learning Rate: High intelligence.
Average trainability as they have a mind of their own.
Activity: Moderate
Living Environment: Apartment
or home, not an outdoor or kennel breed.
Health Issues: Luxating
patellas, Legg-Perthes disease, skin allergies, and some are born with
missing teeth and claws.
Life Span: 10 -14
years
Litter Size: 2 -
4
Country of Origin:
China
History: The Chinese
Crested is said to have began in the thirteenth century in China. From
there they found their way into Europe and South America through the trade
routes on Chinese sailing ships. Chinese Cresteds are thought to have been
the mating of the Mexican Hairless Dog with a Chihuahua. Their registration
in the UK was in 1881 but they did not make an appearance in the US until
1960.
First Registered by the
AKC: 1991
AKC Group: Toy
Class: Toy
Registries: AKC,
CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB)
Credit: PuppyDogWeb
http://www.puppydogweb.com
http://www.puppydogweb.com/caninebreeds/chncrested.htm
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