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CHINESE CRESTED
Official U.K.C. Breed Standard
Copyright 1995, United Kennel Club, Inc.
Revised April 15, 2007.
History
The Chinese Crested is one of several hairless breeds in the world. They are believed to have evolved from the hairless
dogs of Africa. They were traded by merchants and sailors and therefore were found in port cities around the world.
The Chinese Crested enjoyed a temporary popularity in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the United States, then again
became popular in the 1970s.
General Appearance
The Chinese Crested is a fine-boned, elegant, graceful toy-type dog that comes in two coat varieties, Hairless and
Powderpuff. The two varieties are born in the same litter. They are rectangular in proportion, and balanced to allow for
freedom of movement. The Chinese Crested is fine-boned and slender, but not so refined as to appear breakable; nor
do they have a robust, heavy structure.
Characteristics
The breed is gay, alert, playful and entertaining and they serve as loving companions.
Head
The head is wedge-shaped and smooth, without excess wrinkle, and presents a graceful appearance with an alert,
intense expression.
SKULL - Fairly long and slightly arched. The cheeks are clean and flat. The stop is slight, but distinct. The distance
from the occiput to the stop is equal to the distance from the stop to the tip of the nose.
MUZZLE - Tapering, but not pointed, with fine, tight lips.
TEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors or level bite.
Missing teeth in the Powderpuff variety are to be faulted. An absence of a full dentition in the Hairless variety is not to
be faulted.
EYES - The medium-sized eyes are set wide apart. They are very dark, and there is little or no haw or white showing.
Eye rims match the coloring of the dog.
NOSE - Narrow, in keeping with the muzzle. Any color pigment is acceptable and varies with the color of the dog.
EARS - The uncropped ears are large and erect. They are placed so that the base of the ears is level with the outside
corner of the eye. In the Powderpuff coat variety, drop ears are permissible.
Neck
The long, lean, clean neck is slightly arched from the withers to the base of the skull, and is carried high.
Forequarters
Shoulder angulation is 45 degrees to the point of the shoulder, allowing for good reach. Shoulders are clean and narrow.
The elbows are held close to the body.
FORELEGS - The straight forelegs are long and slender and they are set well under the body. The upright pasterns are
fine and strong. Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed.
Body
The body is rectangular in proportion. The backline is level to the croup, where it slopes slightly. The loin is light and
there is moderate tuck-up.
The chest is fairly broad and deep, extending to the elbow. The breastbone is not prominent. Ribs are well-developed
but not barrel shaped.
Hindquarters
Angulation of the hindquarter must produce a level back.
HIND LEGS - The hind legs are set far apart. The stifle is firm and the long second thigh sweeps smoothly into the
hock joint. Rear pasterns are short. Dewclaws may be removed.
Feet
The hare feet are narrow, with elongated toes. Nails are trimmed to moderate length.
Tail
The slender tail is long, fairly straight and tapering. It is set high and carried up or out, falling naturally when the dog is
at rest.
Coat & Skin
Grooming is minimal, consisting of only what is necessary to present a clean and neat appearance.
POWDERPUFF VARIETY
The Powderpuff variety is completely covered with a double, soft, silky coat. The guard hairs are long and thin. The
undercoat is short and silky. The coat is straight and of moderate density and length. The tail is completely covered
with hair. Hair on the ears and face may be trimmed for neatness.
Excessively heavy, kinky, or curly coat is to be penalized.
HAIRLESS VARIETY
The Hairless variety has hair only on certain portions of the body: the head (referred to as a crest); the tail (referred to
as a plume); and on the feet, from the toes to the pasterns on the front feet, and from the feet to the hock joint on the
hind feet (referred to as the socks).
The head crest begins at the stop and tapers off between the base of the skull and the back of the neck. Hair is
permitted on the ears and face and may be trimmed for neatness. Two-thirds of the end of the tail is covered with a
long, flowing feathering referred to as a plume.
Hair texture is soft and silky. It flows to any length. Placement of the hair is not as important as overall type. Areas that
have hair usually taper slightly. Wherever the body is hairless, the skin is soft and smooth.
Color
Any color, or combination of colors, is acceptable.
Disqualification: Albinism.
Height & Weight
The ideal height range is from 11 to 13 inches for males, and from 9 to 12 inches for females. Dogs that are slightly
smaller or larger may be given full consideration.
Gait
The characteristic gait is elegant, agile, and smooth, with good reach and drive.
Disqualifications
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Albinism.
Official U.K.C. Breed Standard
Copyright 1995, United Kennel Club, Inc.
Revised April 15, 2007.
History
The Chinese Crested is one of several hairless breeds in the world. They are believed to have evolved from the hairless
dogs of Africa. They were traded by merchants and sailors and therefore were found in port cities around the world.
The Chinese Crested enjoyed a temporary popularity in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the United States, then again
became popular in the 1970s.
General Appearance
The Chinese Crested is a fine-boned, elegant, graceful toy-type dog that comes in two coat varieties, Hairless and
Powderpuff. The two varieties are born in the same litter. They are rectangular in proportion, and balanced to allow for
freedom of movement. The Chinese Crested is fine-boned and slender, but not so refined as to appear breakable; nor
do they have a robust, heavy structure.
Characteristics
The breed is gay, alert, playful and entertaining and they serve as loving companions.
Head
The head is wedge-shaped and smooth, without excess wrinkle, and presents a graceful appearance with an alert,
intense expression.
SKULL - Fairly long and slightly arched. The cheeks are clean and flat. The stop is slight, but distinct. The distance
from the occiput to the stop is equal to the distance from the stop to the tip of the nose.
MUZZLE - Tapering, but not pointed, with fine, tight lips.
TEETH - A full complement of strong white teeth meet in a scissors or level bite.
Missing teeth in the Powderpuff variety are to be faulted. An absence of a full dentition in the Hairless variety is not to
be faulted.
EYES - The medium-sized eyes are set wide apart. They are very dark, and there is little or no haw or white showing.
Eye rims match the coloring of the dog.
NOSE - Narrow, in keeping with the muzzle. Any color pigment is acceptable and varies with the color of the dog.
EARS - The uncropped ears are large and erect. They are placed so that the base of the ears is level with the outside
corner of the eye. In the Powderpuff coat variety, drop ears are permissible.
Neck
The long, lean, clean neck is slightly arched from the withers to the base of the skull, and is carried high.
Forequarters
Shoulder angulation is 45 degrees to the point of the shoulder, allowing for good reach. Shoulders are clean and narrow.
The elbows are held close to the body.
FORELEGS - The straight forelegs are long and slender and they are set well under the body. The upright pasterns are
fine and strong. Dewclaws on the forelegs may be removed.
Body
The body is rectangular in proportion. The backline is level to the croup, where it slopes slightly. The loin is light and
there is moderate tuck-up.
The chest is fairly broad and deep, extending to the elbow. The breastbone is not prominent. Ribs are well-developed
but not barrel shaped.
Hindquarters
Angulation of the hindquarter must produce a level back.
HIND LEGS - The hind legs are set far apart. The stifle is firm and the long second thigh sweeps smoothly into the
hock joint. Rear pasterns are short. Dewclaws may be removed.
Feet
The hare feet are narrow, with elongated toes. Nails are trimmed to moderate length.
Tail
The slender tail is long, fairly straight and tapering. It is set high and carried up or out, falling naturally when the dog is
at rest.
Coat & Skin
Grooming is minimal, consisting of only what is necessary to present a clean and neat appearance.
POWDERPUFF VARIETY
The Powderpuff variety is completely covered with a double, soft, silky coat. The guard hairs are long and thin. The
undercoat is short and silky. The coat is straight and of moderate density and length. The tail is completely covered
with hair. Hair on the ears and face may be trimmed for neatness.
Excessively heavy, kinky, or curly coat is to be penalized.
HAIRLESS VARIETY
The Hairless variety has hair only on certain portions of the body: the head (referred to as a crest); the tail (referred to
as a plume); and on the feet, from the toes to the pasterns on the front feet, and from the feet to the hock joint on the
hind feet (referred to as the socks).
The head crest begins at the stop and tapers off between the base of the skull and the back of the neck. Hair is
permitted on the ears and face and may be trimmed for neatness. Two-thirds of the end of the tail is covered with a
long, flowing feathering referred to as a plume.
Hair texture is soft and silky. It flows to any length. Placement of the hair is not as important as overall type. Areas that
have hair usually taper slightly. Wherever the body is hairless, the skin is soft and smooth.
Color
Any color, or combination of colors, is acceptable.
Disqualification: Albinism.
Height & Weight
The ideal height range is from 11 to 13 inches for males, and from 9 to 12 inches for females. Dogs that are slightly
smaller or larger may be given full consideration.
Gait
The characteristic gait is elegant, agile, and smooth, with good reach and drive.
Disqualifications
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Albinism.
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