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History of the Breed:
The origin of the breed is somewhat unknown but is believed to originate from the African
hairless breeds, with some believing that they originated from Mexico and South America. In
time, they were traded with the Chinese merchants that sailed to Africa and were used on the
sailing vessels to hunt rodents & keep the sailors warm. There has been evidence of dogs that
resemble the breed as far back as the 13th century, and some speculation exists that they
were even part of the Aztec culture. The breed was officially recognized by AKC in 1991, but
was introduced in the Miscellaneous class in 1986. The first Crested to be shown in the US
was at an exhibition at Westminster in 1885.
Colors and markings:
The Chinese Crested comes in a full array of colors and markings. They can be spotted or
solid with varying degrees in between. The color palate is endless and there is no color
disqualification in the breed standards. Some colors include white, black, chocolate,
palomino, & red.
Size:
The size of the Chinese Crested is meant to be a lap dog, thus the standards states 11-13
inches at the shoulders. Average weight for the dog ranges from 7-12 pounds
Varieties:
The Chinese Crested comes in 2 coat varieties: The Powder Puff and the Hairless.
The “Puff” is born with a double coat that covers its entire body. They do not shed and need
regular brushing to maintain a full coat.
The hairless variety is born with little or no body hair with long hair (feathering) only on their
head, feet & tail. Some hairless dogs will have some body hair and others are considered a
“true hairless” with no body hair and only whisps of hair on their head and feet. Skin care is
important for the hairless dog. If you want the smooth feeling then regular ’shaving’ with an
electric razor may be needed. Lotion is needed to keep the skin moist and some may develop
acne. This is generally hormonal and resolves with maturity. Protection from sunburns is also
essential.
The genetic trait that allows the dog to be hairless is a mutation of a dominant gene, thus it
only takes the puppy to inherit the hairless gene from one parent to have the hairless trait.
Both varieties are born in the same litter and can be born from a puff or hairless parent.
The origin of the breed is somewhat unknown but is believed to originate from the African
hairless breeds, with some believing that they originated from Mexico and South America. In
time, they were traded with the Chinese merchants that sailed to Africa and were used on the
sailing vessels to hunt rodents & keep the sailors warm. There has been evidence of dogs that
resemble the breed as far back as the 13th century, and some speculation exists that they
were even part of the Aztec culture. The breed was officially recognized by AKC in 1991, but
was introduced in the Miscellaneous class in 1986. The first Crested to be shown in the US
was at an exhibition at Westminster in 1885.
Colors and markings:
The Chinese Crested comes in a full array of colors and markings. They can be spotted or
solid with varying degrees in between. The color palate is endless and there is no color
disqualification in the breed standards. Some colors include white, black, chocolate,
palomino, & red.
Size:
The size of the Chinese Crested is meant to be a lap dog, thus the standards states 11-13
inches at the shoulders. Average weight for the dog ranges from 7-12 pounds
Varieties:
The Chinese Crested comes in 2 coat varieties: The Powder Puff and the Hairless.
The “Puff” is born with a double coat that covers its entire body. They do not shed and need
regular brushing to maintain a full coat.
The hairless variety is born with little or no body hair with long hair (feathering) only on their
head, feet & tail. Some hairless dogs will have some body hair and others are considered a
“true hairless” with no body hair and only whisps of hair on their head and feet. Skin care is
important for the hairless dog. If you want the smooth feeling then regular ’shaving’ with an
electric razor may be needed. Lotion is needed to keep the skin moist and some may develop
acne. This is generally hormonal and resolves with maturity. Protection from sunburns is also
essential.
The genetic trait that allows the dog to be hairless is a mutation of a dominant gene, thus it
only takes the puppy to inherit the hairless gene from one parent to have the hairless trait.
Both varieties are born in the same litter and can be born from a puff or hairless parent.
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