| When it comes to unusual dogs, the Chinese Crested | | | | dig holes and climb. |
| is probably one of the most unusual you will see as it | | | | Because of the hairless nature of the dogs the skin |
| almost looks like a tiny pony. This dog originates from | | | | does require special care to prevent skin problems. in |
| Africa where it is called the "African Hairless Terrier" | | | | fact, their skin should be treated almost like human skin |
| and were often used as ratters on board the trading | | | | and they will need to have sunscreen put on if they |
| ships. this strange looking greed is becoming quite | | | | are going to be outdoors in the sun or they will get a |
| popular and we're seeing it more and more in rare | | | | sunburn! They also can have problems with their teeth |
| breed dog shows. | | | | like a lot of other small dogs and you should get in the |
| Part of the toy group, the Chinese Crested was first | | | | habit of brushing them every couple of days. these |
| registered to the American kennel club (AKC) in 1991. | | | | dogs me as much food as you give them, so you |
| According to breed standards, this dog must not weigh | | | | should take care not to overfeed them or they will |
| more than 10 pounds and stands about 12 inches tall. | | | | become obese. |
| The breed actually has two varieties - one which is | | | | The Chinese crested does not need excessive |
| hairlesss except for the feet, head and tail and another | | | | exercise in where it does not bark much it can be a |
| variety which is referred to as the powder puff and | | | | great dog for Apartment living. That being said, like all |
| has a long soft coat that resembles hair. the dog has | | | | dogs this dog will need to be taken out for walks and |
| use that stand erect, dark eyes and a long muzzle on | | | | get daily exercise. For cold climates, some sort of |
| a broad skull. Pretty much every color is allowed and | | | | sweater or coat will be needed outdoors and if you |
| they can be either solid, spotted or mixed. | | | | keep your house cool may be needed indoors as well. |
| The Chinese Crested is a dog that needs to be with | | | | The hairless version of the Chinese Crested doesn't |
| his family and can become very attached to his | | | | really need it much grooming as it doesn't have any |
| owner. If you have a lot of time to spend with your | | | | hair. you will find a stock to be very clean with no |
| pet, though, he is an excellent dog and is very cuddly, | | | | doggy smell, fleas or texts. The powder puff version |
| playful and sweet. These dogs are very intelligent and | | | | should be brushed daily. You can be a hairless |
| alert and can perform many tricks. They are good with | | | | frequently and you may even want to massage some |
| other paths and do not bark a lot unlike many other | | | | oil or cream into his skin. This dog does not shed much. |
| toy dogs. be forewarned, however, that they do like to | | | | |