Chinese Crested Powderpuff & Hairless dog, Chinese Crested Pictures

Appearance

• The Chinese Crested is part of the toy breeds.


• These dogs come in two variations: The Hairless and the Powderpuff.


• Both of these variations are born within the same litter but appear to be two separate breeds.


• The Hairless type possess an incomplete dominate trait. Thus, causing this small dog to basically be hairless.


• The Hairless has fur on its paws, tail and head; however the rest of its body is hairless. In general, their skin is humanlike and rather soft.


• The Powderpuff has a soft coat that is typically long.


• Both the skin and coat of these dogs can be nearly any color.


• These small dogs are 11 to 13 inches in height.


• They typically weigh between 5 and 12 pounds.

Temperament

• This breed is quite affectionate and alert.


• These small dogs are wonderful with children, other dogs, and other animals. Keep in mind however, that they are relatively fragile (especially the hairless).


• As a pup, they should be socialized with other dogs and animals in order to avoid bashfulness.


• This dog is bred for companionship and loves its master and immediate family.

Living Standards

• This breed is wonderful for apartment style living.


• They do not require a fenced in yard or a lot of open space.


• This small dog breed will get of plenty of indoor activity.

Exercise

• These dogs require a daily walk. However, this does not have to be a long distance walk.


• Make sure to play with these dogs on a daily basis as well.


• Provide your dog with dog toys and bones to chew.

Litter Size

• This breed will typically have between 2 and 4 pups per litter.

Health and Life Expectancy

• This breed is generally healthy.


• Some particular health issues related to these small dogs include the following:


1. Progressive Retinal Atrophy
2. Luxating Patella
3. Allergic Dermatitis
4. gains weight easily
5. Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
• The life expectancy of this small breed is 15 years of age or more.

Trainability and Obedience

• These dogs are relatively intelligent and can easily be trained.


• Due to their mild mannered personality and their love for their master, they tend to behave quite well.


• Be firm and consistent when training these small dogs. The more time you spend, the better your Chinese Crested will respond to the training.


• There is no need to be too disciplinary with this small breed.


• It is best to begin training this small dog when he/she is a pup.


• Remember that any small dog breed can develop small dog syndrome if not properly trained.

Grooming

• In general, this breed is quite clean.


• Obviously, the powderpuff requires a lot more grooming than the hairless.


• It is recommended to brush your Chinese Crested Powderpuff once a day using a soft bristle brush.


• Be sure to gently brush out any tangles or matting that may occur.


• For the hairless, frequent bathing is required. Afterward, it is healthy for their skin to be rubbed with oil or cream.

History

• This breed is not known for originating in China. They are actually believed to have originated in Africa or Asia.


• Seemingly, it is believe that these small dogs were brought upon Chinese trade ships when they were at port in Africa.


• This small dog was thought to be used for hunting vermin and as food themselves.


• This breed was first brought to the U.S. in 1880 and a year later (1881) they were registered in Great Britain.


• A New Yorker named Ida Garret became interested in these small dogs and was involved in the development of the breed for nearly 60 years.


• This breed was recognized by the AKC in 1991.

Chinese Crested Pictures and Video

(Hairless)

(Hairless)

(Powderpuffs)

(Powderpuff)