Chinese Crested Dog

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Chinese Crested Dog

Origin of Breed

China

Breed Nick Names

Chinese Crested Powderpuff

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Origin and History 3 Appearance 4 Temperament 5 Health 6 External Links 7 References

[edit] Introduction

The Chinese Crested Dog is part of the small breed of dogs/ toy dog group.

This dog is known for it's strange appearance and happy personality.

They are 2 types to this dog that can be born in the same litter, these are the hairless and the Powderpuff.

[edit] Origin and History

This dog has been associated with china since the 13th century, some people had the belief that originated in Africa from a mutation and others think it is a cross of a Chihuahua and a Mexican hairless dog. But none of these have been stated as fact of where the dog came from. There has been DNA test which have brought to light the dog shares Basenji genes.

The dog used to be used on ships and in farming communities as ratters (ratcatchers), but the dog no longer have this trait in them nowadays.

The breed has also been called the Chinese Edible Dog, the Chinese Hairless Dog, the Chinese Ship Dog, the Chinese Royal Dog.

[edit] Appearance

When you see the dogs as hairless and powderpuff you think they are 2 different breeds, but the hairless one is more dominat one within the breed.

The Hairless has soft, humanlike skin, as well as tufts of fur on its paws and tail and long, flowing hair on its head. In addition to being a dominant gene, the "hairless" gene is lethal when homozygous. All living hairless Cresteds are therefore heterozygous for this trait.

The Hairless variety can vary in amount of body hair. Fur on the muzzle, known as a beard, is not uncommon. A true Hairless often does not have as much furnishings (hair on the head, tail, and paws). The difference between a very hairy Hairless and a Powderpuff is that the Hairless has a single coat, often with hairless parts on the body, while the Powderpuff has a thick double coat. The skin of the Hairless comes in a variety of colors, ranging from a pale flesh to black. Hairless cresteds often lack a full set of teeth, but this is not considered a fault.

The look of the Powderpuff varies according to how it is groomed. When its fur is completely grown out on its face, it strongly resembles a terrier; however, the Powderpuff is usually shaved around the snout as a standard cut. Its fur is incredibly soft. Due to its coat type, both Powderpuff and Hairless are considered good pets for allergy sufferers.

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