Chinese Crested

 

Briefly about the breed

• The Chinese Crested is a small, active and elegant breed with two varieties: hairless and powder puff.
• The breed originated in China and has a short history in the UK as a companion dog.
• The hairless variant has tufts of hair on its head, socks on its toes and a tuft of feathers on its tail, while the powder puff variant has a body covered in long, soft hair.
• The Chinese Crested is happy, never aggressive, and has an alert expression.
• The breed has a thin and elegant neck, flatter forelimbs and wide hind limbs. The movements are fluid and elegant.

Look

The Chinese Crested is a small, active and elegant dog with medium to fine bone stock. It comes in two types: the flatter and small-built type (deer type) and the denser type (cobby) with a heavier body and bone stock. The hairless variety has a smooth, furless body with tufts of hair on the head, socks and a tuft of feathers on the tail. The powder puff variety has a body covered in soft, long hair.

Temper

The Chinese Crested is happy and never aggressive. The breed has an alert expression and shows intelligence and stability in its behaviour. It is a company dog and thrives in human company.

Health

The Chinese Crested is generally a healthy breed, but like all dogs, they can be prone to certain health problems. It is important to follow up on recommended veterinary visits and maintain good skin and teeth care.

Size and weight

The breed has an ideal withers height of 28-33 cm for male dogs and 23-30 cm for bitches. The weight varies, but should not exceed 5 ½ kg.

Want to know more about the breed?

If you would like to learn more about the Chinese Crested, we recommend contacting the breed club for expertise, information on breeders and guidance on breed health.Good luck in your choice of dog breed!Moaning Sources: Wikipedia , Animal Bar , Animal Life , American Kennel Club .