Chinese Crested Dogs
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| History | The Chinese Crested Dogs originated from Africa and was probably reduced in size by the Chinese who favored small dog breeds and took them to Mexico. Where they were probably bred with the Mexican hairless. The breed was first shown in the Western World in 1860 and registered as an AKC breed in 1991. | Personality | The Chinese Crested Breed is affectionate, lively and intelligent with a gentle personality. It gets on well with other family pets and there are no aggressive tendencies. These little dogs are easy to train but require gentle and consistent handling. They do not like to be left alone for long period of time. |
| Appearance | On of the most unusual looking breeds (especially the Hairless Chinese Crested Dog). Any color or pattern is permitted. From pink to chocolate and red to silver. They can be hairless with plumes and puffs of hair in parts of the body, or they have can have a fine double coat (Powderpuff). Often they are missing some teeth or have crowded teeth which are prone to decay when not properly cared for. The Powderpuff variety, however, have few dental problems. |
| Grooming | A low odor dog breed, which sheds little. However, he also needs regular baths and moisturizing of the skin. Blackheads, pimples need to be treated with Anti-biotic creams. This baby needs special care if exposed to the sun as sunburn is highly possible for the unprotected skin. |
| Health | Chinese Crested Dogs are a healthy breed and suffer from few genetic illnesses. Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) which can eventually lead to blindness. Skin problems and infections and Legg-Perthes are other non-life threatening illnesses that may be presented. | Family | Excellent with children. Naturally, all children must be taught to respect their fragile frame. These small dog breeds are non aggressive and gets on extremely well with other pets. He is reserved with strangers. |
| Training | Easy to train and excel in sports such as agility. He is easy to house train with gentle and consistent training. |
| Ideal Home | Highly suitable for apartment living . This little one must be kennelled inside. He cannot be left outside in the cold or hot climate and must have protection from the sun. This is an undemanding dog breed however, he likes companionship and cannot be left alone for long periods. |
| Lifespan | These delicate angels have a an average lifespan of just 12 - 13 years. |
| Purpose | Originally bred as a vermin hunter, there is no longer this behavioral trait left in the breed. Nowadays this is purely a popular companion dog. |
| Watch dog | These types of dogs are not aggressive but do not like strangers. |
