About The Breed
The Chinese Crested is a small dog, described as a loving companion, playful and entertaining. They make wonderful pets, and excel in making their families smile everyday. The AKC (American Kennel Club) and UKC (United Kennel Club) standards both ask for this breed to be ideally 11 to 13 inches tall at the withers, but dogs slightly larger or smaller may be given full consideration. This breed is described as "fine-boned, elegant and graceful". This breed comes in two varieties born in the same litter. One of the varieties is the completely coated Powderpuff, with long beautiful flowing hair. The other variety is the Hairless, with a completely hairless body except for the crest, plume and the socks. Hair on the face and ears are permitted and may be trimmed for neatness if desired. Both varieties are judged together, and neither should be preferred over the other in the conformation ring.
As someone who loves and respects the Chinese Crested, it is very important for us to appreciate both varieties of this amazing breed.
As someone who loves and respects the Chinese Crested, it is very important for us to appreciate both varieties of this amazing breed.
Chinese Crested Personality
Chinese Cresteds are like silly little clowns, always making you laugh. They are known to smile to be funny. They are incredibly smart and human like. They are also food motivated and will do anything for a treat, which makes teaching them new things a breeze. They are sensitive and sweet, but can be bossy and manipulative. They want to be right with you. Most love to cuddle and are perfect bed warmers, getting right under the covers with you. They would rather be in your lap than in their dog bed. Neither variety sheds. They are devoted to their owners. These guys are so smart and always figuring things out. Of course all Chinese Cresteds are different, socialization and training also coming into play, and their temperament may vary with what I have personally experienced with this breed.
Chinese Crested Clubs
Tar Heel Chinese Crested Club - Regional breed club
Chinese Crested Club of Nashville - Regional breed club