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Chinese
Crested Dog
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Dog breed group |
Toy
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
China
to hunt vermin. |
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Life expectancy |
10
- 14 years. |
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Color |
Any
color combinations |
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Coat type |
Two
types of coat: Hairless - tufts of long, soft hair only on head,
feet and tail. Powderpuff - double, lone straight outer coat,
soft, silky undercoat. |
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Exercise needs |
Minimal
exercise needed. |
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Temperament |
This affectionate little dog makes an excellent pet for those
who appreciate its loving nature and are not put off by its
exuberance. This breed is frequently hyperactive, leaping about
in circles and playing tirelessly. |
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Good with children |
Good
with children and other pets. Does not make a good watchdog |
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Grooming needs |
Weekly grooming of the Powderpuff. Hairless Crested needs his
skin massaged regularly with cream and may become sticky and
dirty in hot weather as they perspire. Hairless also should
not be left in bright sunlight because their skin may burn.
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Average size (inches) |
11
- 13
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11
- 13
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Average weight (lbs) |
5
- 10
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5
- 10
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Health issues |
The hairless crested must
be protected from both hot and cold weather. Health issues
include Luxating patellas, Legg-Perthes disease, skin allergies,
and some are born with missing teeth and claws. |
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Living conditions |
Makes an excellent
apartment dog. It is not an outdoor breed. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Chinese Crested dog is
the smallest of the hairless breeds. It is a breed of toy dog known
for its hairless body and hairy head, tail, and feet. The almost hairless
Chinese Creates is said to have originated in China and taken to South
America in Chinese sailing ships many centuries ago. Others believe
that the Crested may be the result of the mating of a Mexican Hairless
Dog with a Chihuahua. Certainly the mating of a Chinese Crested with
a Chihuahua can produce a completely hairless dog. It was first used
to hunt vermin on Chinese ships during plague pandemic. A rare version
known as the Powder Puff variation also exists. The Chinese Crested
is one of few dogs that have sweat glands, so it does not pant to cool
down. Its coat is soft and silky and can be any combination of colors.
Its ears are large, uncropped, and erect and its tail is slender and
tapers to a curve. Its eye color matches its coat color.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Chinese Crested Dog is a tiny, graceful, and finely-boned dog.
The Chinese Crested Dog is usually quite gentle in its nature and makes
a wonderful companion for its owner.
As with other breeds of hairless dogs, "powder-puffs," or pups with coats,
sometimes occur in Chinese Crested litters. |
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