The Chinese Crested dog breed is one of the smaller breeds and considered in the toy breed group. Their name speaks to the origins of their breed, and it is unknown precisely when they began. They have a hairless body that makes the warmer climates more important to their over all health. You will find the Chinese Crested has actually two coat variations. There is the Powderpuff that has a long coat and then the hairless. The hairless Chinese Crested dog is rather easy to groom since they just need attention to their feet, ears, eyes, and skin. The Powderpuff breed needs extensive professional grooming for most owners. They need to be brushed on a daily basis to avoid issues with matting and tangles. The good thing is the Powerderpuff doesn't shed that much. With the hairless Chinese Crested you have to make sure to apply suntan lotion when they are going to be out in the sun to avoid skin issues. The size of the dog is usually 5 to 12 pounds, and 11 to 13 inches in height. These dogs can be any color.
The character of both Chinese Crested breeds is similar. You will find they are sweet, energetic, and full of love. They are also very intelligent animals in that they can climb and dig holes. They can also learn tricks. Despite their size they rarely bark or nip. You will find them obedient, happy, but aloof with strangers. As a new dog owner you will find this is one of the best breeds for the care and simple pleasure they can give. You will need to enroll them in obedience classes, but they do learn well. Another thing to consider is socialization during puppy life and adult life. They can be timid dogs and need to be around strangers to help them be well adjusted. They are also great with children.
For training you will find they are intelligent and eager to please. This means they will love agility training or any sport training you provide. You must have a consistent, yet firm hand. Harshness is uncalled for during training. You will also find these wonderful dogs can learn several tricks and have even been apart of some circus acts in the past.
When you are considering the proper care for you dog remember it is important to understand that each will be slightly different. The hairless Chinese Crested is going to need more attention when they are outdoors to make sure their skin doesn't dry out or burn. They can develop skin issues and cancer if you are not careful. For proper feeding you should provide small meals at least twice a day. The meals should be high in protein. You will also want to check and make sure the food you provide is healthy for them and not synthetic. For exercise you will find the Chinese Crested needs regular play sessions and short walks. Their tiny bodies can't handle an hour of walking, but a mixed bag of exercise is often great. They do really well in apartments so you don't have to worry about having a small yard. As long as you provide plenty of toys you will find your Chinese Crested to be very happy. You should also keep them indoors during harsh sun, and cold weather as they do not do well. Taking care of your dog is very important and as long as you understand the needs of your Chinese Crested you will have a long life together.
The Chinese Crested dog is a hairless dog which originated in China. There are other varieties of hairless dogs throughout the world, most of them probably began as mutations but were gradually developed as a specific breed. Some examples of other hairless dogs are breeds such as the Mexican Hairless and the Peruvian Inca.
The breed is a rarity, although it is becoming more popular in the United States and was accepted by A.K.C. into the Toy Group in 1991. The Chinese Crested, as opposed to other hairless varieties, is embellished with tufts of hair on the skull and over the ears, on the feet and pasterns and a flowing "mane" along the neck and the tail has a plume. This makes the little dog appear almost like a small pony in appearance and makes it actually more appealing than most of the other hairless breeds. The Chinese Crested also has a coated variety which is called the "Powderpuff".
Because the skin is hairless, the breed can suffer from exposure to cold and heat and must be protected in severe weather. For obvious reasons this is not an "outdoor" dog. The Chinese Crested carries genetic malformations consisting of missing teeth, missing toenails and breeding difficulties. The "Powderpuff" has all the teeth. Both varieties can be born in the same litter. The Powderpuff is a "recessive" gene, but is necessary to the breed's existence, since a mating of a hairless to a hairless can produce extreme genetic abnormalities that are often lethal. The most common mating and genetically healthier mating is a Powderpuff to a hairless, which will then produce both examples of the breed in one litter.
The skin color varies from pink to blue-black and may have pigmented spots of purple or black. The Powderpuff has a "veil" of soft undercoat all over the body. The breed is small, 9-13 inches in height. The head is finely chiseled, giving the appearance of refinement and elegance. There are two "body types" of Crested: one is a type which has a bit more bone and substance which is referred to as the Cobby type, the more fine boned and racier variety being called the Deer. Both types are shown and judged to the same standard. The skin must be fine grained and smooth.
The Chinese Crested has endeared itself to the hearts of its owners. The dog is sweet and affectionate and makes a perfect bed warmer on a cold night, loving nothing more than to curl up beneath the covers with its master. They are not aggressive in any case, but will bark a warning of strangers. Because this is a tiny dog, care must be taken with children in the household, so that they do not play with the dogs, especially the puppies, until they are old enough to understand how delicate the breed is.
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