Originally Posted by Mrs.Havok

hi i need help with my crestie and was wondering if you could help. i recently got him from a friend who didnt have enough time for him. from what the breeder told us hes 1and a half and was fine around other animals. we have2 cats and another dog hes a 7 yr old rot/lab mix and the crestie barks like crazy and trys to snap at him but is completely fine with the cats.. is there any way to fix this?!

Originally Posted by ittybitty

There are two distinct varieties of this unusual dog: one is hairless except for its feet, head and tail, and called, not surprisingly, the Hairless; the other is called the Powder Puff. It has a coat of long soft hair. Both come in numerous colors, either solid, mixed or spotted all over. It has a broad skull and a long muzzle. Eyes are dark, and ears are erect. Strangely the two types often come in the same litter.
Temperament
The most popular of the hairless breed, the Chinese Crested are still very rare. These dogs are sweet, lively, playful and cuddly. They are exceptionally loving and likes to hug and smile. Affectionate with children. Children should be taught not to be rough with this breed as it is friendly, but it does not have the protective hair that other breeds have and can get injured easily. They are an entertaining companion. Intelligent and very alert. Puppies should be well-socialized and exposed to loud noises when young to avoid potential timidity. If its owners do not baby them, these dogs can grow up to be a very well-adjusted dog. They have an ability to perform tricks and are generally good with other pets. They are not barkers. Chinese Crested Dogs like to climb and dig holes. They tend to become very attached to their owners and have difficulty adjusting to a new one. Chinese Crested Dogs crave constant companionship.
Height, Weight
Height: 12 inches (30cm.)
Weight: not over 10 pounds (4.5kg)

Originally Posted by Burrowzig

The description of the character of these dogs does not fit at all with the 2 that live near me. Snappy, aggressive to other dogs, manic, anxious, you can hear them barking from a considerable distance. These don't dig, however, so they could be worse!
On the other hand, some of them (all powder puff type) do well at agiity. I have never seen a hairless at agility.

Originally Posted by bordercreek

Well I agree with Itty Bitty, cresties are a fabulous breed, loving, playful, very entertaining, clever and a joy to live with, one that are timid, manic or snappy have very obviously not been well reared or have bad start in life not been properly socialised and played with as babies, sad really that people choose to own or breed dogs, but can't be bothered to put the time into them
Here are some photos of mine as you see happy playful little ones...I love them
Oh by the way Itty Bitty hope you dont think I taken over your thread with the pics, just wanted to show everyone that your description was correct :-)

Originally Posted by bordercreek

Glad you enjoyed the photos and whoops didn't notice when thread was started !

Originally Posted by momentofmadness

well how bout you go and intro yourself and all your dogs..

Then we get to see more pics.