| The Chinese Crested is a very small dog well known | | | | Crested is both agile and fragile. Both dog varieties, |
| for its charming personality and both elegant and | | | | even the hairless varieties, have a crown of silky hair |
| entertaining appearance. It is a member of the toy dog | | | | on their heads, which looks very elegant. |
| group, and is split up into two types, those being | | | | The Chinese Crested, despite its name, originated from |
| hairless and powderpuff. The hairless and powderpuff | | | | Africa, where they were originally called African |
| dogs might look completely different at a first glance, | | | | Hairless Terriers. It is thought that Chinese trading ships |
| but apart from the fur coat or the lack of fur coat, | | | | picked up this breed while stopping by on their Routes |
| they look just the same. | | | | since they were talented ratters onboard, but there is |
| The Chinese Crested is a very affectionate breed, | | | | no known evidence of this. They renamed the dog |
| and like all toy dogs greatly enjoys both human and | | | | Chinese Crested, and that's what it has been known |
| animal company. They are very attention craving and | | | | as since then. It was recognized by the FCI in 1987, by |
| like to be the center of attention. It loves to play, to | | | | the UK Kennel Club in 1981 and by the American |
| perform tricks and appreciates a daily walk to stay | | | | Kennel Club in 1991. |
| healthy. They also get along well with older more | | | | In difference from most of the other toy dogs this |
| considerate children and other pets. He is wellsuited for | | | | breed doesn't inherit any of the cognitive diseases. Its |
| both experienced dogowners and newcomers. It is | | | | lifespan average between 13 to 16 years. Some |
| important that this breed is socialized early in life or it | | | | common health issues include sensitivity to chemicals |
| might become shy and reserved around strangers. | | | | and medicines, acne, allergies, dental problems, retinal |
| Another trait this dog possesses that it shares with | | | | detachment, Legg Perthes, and skin problems. The |
| most other toy dogs is jelousy. If it doesn't remain the | | | | hairless variety can also have trouble with extreme |
| center of attention at all times it can turn a bit grumpy. | | | | temperatures outside, both hot and cold. Also note that |
| The Chinese Crested is sometimes called Velcro Dog, | | | | parents of the Chinese Crested puppy should have |
| seeing as it never leaves its owner. The Chinese | | | | both OFA and CERF certificates. |