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Chinese Crested Dog Breed
Chinese Crested Dog Classification:
Chinese Crested Dogs are companion dogs
but were initially used to hunt vermin.
Other Names: Crested, Puff, Hairless,
Powder Puff, PowderPuff Crested, Chinese
Edible Dog, Chinese Ship Dog, Chinese
Royal Hairless, Treasure House Guardian,
Chinese Crested Dog in Foreign Languages:
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Dutch: Chinese
gekuifde naakthond
Finnish: kiinanharjakoira
German: Chinesischer Schopfhund
Hungarian: Kínai kopasz kutya
Italian: cane nudo cinese
Portuguese: Cão de Crista Chinês,
Cão Chinês Cristado
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Origins: The Chinese Crested Dog
desceneded from the African Hairless Dog.
The dog was miniaturized through selective
breeding. It is believed the breed was
used aboard ships to manage the vermin
population.
Description: Chinese Crested Dogs
are small in size and a distinctive appearance.
Their profile resembles that of a chihuahua,
but their coats (or lack there of) are
distinctive.
Size: Chinese Crested Dogs weigh
between 5 to 12 lbs and they stand 9 to
13 inches tall.
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weight
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height |
| Male |
5-12 lbs |
9-13 inches tall |
| Female |
5-12 lbs |
9-13 inches
tall |
Coat: The Chinese Crested dog
comes in two varieties the: Hairless and
Powderpuff. The Hairless Chinese Crested
Dog has no heair except on the crest of
it's head, toes and a plume on its tail.
The Powderpuff Chinese Crested is covered
with long, silky soft hair. They come
ina variety of colors.
Disposition: Chinese Crested Dogs
are affectionate, they are lively and
engaging. Chinese Crested Dogs can be
willful but they do like to please, so
they can be trained though its often not
easy.
Type Dog: Chinese Crested Dogs
are companion dogs.
Litter Size: Chinese Crested Dogs
give birth to litters of 2 to 4 puppies.
Behavior: Chinese Crested Dogs
do not require much exercise they do however
require a moderate amount of grooming,
to avoid dryness, or skin conditions.
Traits: Affectionate, lively,
stong-willed,
Country of Origin: China
Life Span: Chinese Crested Dogs
typically live 12 to 14 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC,
CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC
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