Chinese Crested

Chinese Cresteds are smaller breed of dog. They widely considered great family pets because of their captivating personalities. They are affectionate, energetic and playful. These breeds known for their unique appearance. There are two types Chinese Cresteds: one is hairless except for its feet, head and tail - the Hairless; the other is called the Powder Puff. It has a coat of long soft hair. Both are can see in number of colors, solid, mixed or spotted all over. They have a broad skull and a long muzzle. Eyes are dark, and ears are erect.

 Height 'n Weight:

Height: 12 inches (30cm.)

Weight: not over 10 pounds (4.5kg)

 Temperament:

This breed is suitable for families as it is not aggressive toward young children, adults, or animals. The Chinese Crested is a “home bound” dog, and it does not exist well in a kennel. This is a breed that co-exists very well in a family environment and may experience separation anxiety when removed from familiar people or surroundings. The Chinese Crested requires constant companionship and will become anxious, noisy, or destructive if left alone for more than a few hours. If the Chinese Crested is denied companionship, it can become resistant and stubborn.

 Exercise needs:

The Chinese Crested breeds are active little dogs, which need a daily walk. As they are playful, Playing can fulfill their exercise requirements. They will also enjoy a good romp. Don't think that just because they are small they should be confined to a small space.

Trainability:

The Chinese Crested is a very intelligent breed and enjoys being active, therefore training should not prove to be a big problem. However, these dogs can lose interest quickly, and therefore you need to ensure that you keep their attention in order to enjoy more effective training and better results. The Chinese Crested has an average trainability.

 Nutrition & Diet:

The Chinese Crested should receive a high quality and well balanced diet. Remember, the hairless variety is prone to dental problems when planning their diet. Regular meals are ideal for this breed, and as with all dogs access should be made available to fresh water at all times.

 Living conditions:

The Chinese Crested is indoor breed and is well suited to apartment living. They do not like extreme temperatures, hot or cold, and this should be reflected in the environment in which they live.

Life expectancy:

The life expectancy of a healthy, fit Chinese Crested is around 10 to 12 years.

Origin:

The Chinese Crested may look like a breed of Mexican hairless. Some have thought the breed came from Africa. But Chinese Crested dogs have been associated with China since the 13th century.