Chinese Crested

Chinese Crested
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A Chinese Crested dog with white fur tufts walks on a leash beside a person in a blue dress and black shoes on a grassy surface, likely at a dog show.

Meet the Chinese Crested

The Chinese Crested comes in two distinct varieties: Hairless and Powderpuff, shown together in breed competition. Both varieties are born in the same litter. The Hairlesss variety has hair only on its head (Crest), feet (socks) and its tail (plume). The Powderpuff is the coated variety of the Chinese Crested. They are completely covered in a moderate length coat that is silky and straight. They come in a variety of colors: spotted, parti-colors and solids. Chinese Cresteds are a very lively, alert, agile and entertaining breed. They love to play and love to cuddle.

Breed Group:

Toy

Breed Personality:

Outgoing, Smart, Friendly, Sociable

Breed Specifics

Max Life Expectancy
(years): 18
Max Height
(inches): 13
Max Weight
(lbs): 12

Main Breed Characteristics

Good with Children (3/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (1/5)
Grooming Needs (2/5)
Coat Length (2/5)
Good with Strangers (4/5)
Playfulness (3/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (4/5)
Energy Level (3/5)
Barking Level (3/5)

Breed Variations

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