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The story behind the breed is that it was originally temple dogs, which functioned as companion dogs and court dogs in its time. It was also used as guard dogs and alarm dogs to scare away evil spirits or draw attention when strangers came to visit. The Chinese Crested Dog comes in two varieties and they can actually be born in the same litter. The variants read as follows: The hairless, who only has hair on his head, tail and paws. And then there is the long-haired one that has had Powder Puff added to the breed name and has a coat that falls like a veil around the dog. In family contexts, the breed is lively and attentive, and at the same time it is also extremely sociable and loving. In relation to strangers, it may seem somewhat dismissive, but it's all about time and habituation. The breed has always functioned as a companion dog but it is not a dog for anyone, as the breed requires a lot of care.
The breed loves a good and brisk walk, and it appreciates new impressions. Apart from this, it is not very demanding in terms of exercise. Being in close contact with its people is usually enough movement for the breed. The resemblance to the hairless, South American breeds is striking. A few things suggest that the mutation behind it originated in a belt from Africa to China. However, the origin is highly uncertain. In China, the breed has existed since the beginning of our era. In the 16th century, hairless dogs were a well-known commodity in large parts of the world. By 1900, the breed had largely disappeared in Europe, and it was not until 1965 that it was reintroduced in the UK. However, this time the dogs came from the US.
There are various health problems in the breed, and you must be aware of that if you want this breed. Teeth and gum problems are a common problem in the breed that one needs to be aware of. To remedy these issues, it is important to ensure regular toothbrushing and good oral hygiene.
By choosing your dog with a health certificate and from an approved pedigree breeder, you can ensure that the parents have undergone strict breeding programs. This means that the risk of hereditary diseases and any health problems will usually be reduced and it is a good idea to be aware of this when looking for a dog of this breed. The dog grows to about 28-33 cm with a weight of no more than 5.5 kg.
The breed is very agile, fast and enduring, but it does not move far away from its owner, and generally maintains good and close contact when it is outside. It tolerates the colder climate reasonably well when it appears from the milder side. When it is cold and wet or very hot, it prefers to be inside. In relation to the weather, it is also a good idea to give the dog some kind of jacket to wear if it has to move outside in the cold winter weather.
The hairless variant only has a little fur on the head, paws and tail. The soft, warm skin is cared for with cream that will protect it from the cold and strong sun. The furry variant has a coat that consists of underwool with a soft veil of long hair.
The breed is fond of contact and it is always very cooperative.
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