The Chinese Crested dog breed is a toy dog breed. Chinese Crested dogs tend to look graceful, elegant and fine-boned. Chinese Cresteds may have sacrificed durability for style, however. The Chinese Crested breed is generally not as rough-and-tumble as other dog breeds. Maintaining their skin is much like maintaining human skin. (Source: Wikipedia.)
The Chinese Crested�s Behavior
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Recommended for: family pets
Chinese Cresteds are widely considered great family pets because of their captivating personalities. They are affectionate, energetic and playful. (Source: Wikipedia.)
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
Chinese Crested Physical Characteristics
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Here are the characteristics of the Chinese Crested breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
- Size: 11-13 inches
- Coat: "Hairless" variety: soft and silky; "Powderpuff" variety: completely covered with a soft and silky coat of two layers of fur
- Color: Any color or combination of colors
- Eyes: Almond-shaped, set wide apart
- Ears: large and standing straight up
- Skull: arched gently over the occiput from ear to ear
- Muzzle: tapered cheeks
- Nose: dark in dark-colored dogs; may be lighter in lighter-colored dogs
- Tail: slender and tapered to a curve
Chinese Crested Origins and History
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Country/Region of Origin: China
Name: Chinese Crested are are also known as "Hairless" and "Powderpuff" according to Wikipedia.
Historical notes: The Chinese Crested may look like a breed of Chihuahua or Mexican Hairless. Some have thought the breed came from Africa. But Chinese Crested dogs have been associated with China since the 13th century. (Source: Wikipedia.)