Chinese crested | Facts & Information

Training: relatively easy, patience is needed

Care: the skin should be hydrated, shed and leave droppings

Temperament: intelligent, active, lively, curious, proud, vigilant

Origin

Although there is little information on the origin of this breed it is believed to originate from African hairless dogs, bred and developed in Central Africa. It is related to the bald dog Nackthund.

They arrived in Asia through merchants and were then mated and selected to be smaller.

Chinese sailors used them to hunt rats and because they had no fur so there were no fleas. Also, the heat emanating from their bodies was supposed to have medicinal properties and was used to warm painful places as hot water bottle is used today.

The existence of the breed in England was first attested in 1686, and in the USA it penetrated in the middle of the XIX century. The popularity of this breed increased due to the publicity made by the famous stripper Gipsy Rose, who also owned a few copies.

Besides the hairless puppy variant there is a species within the same breed that is called "powder puff". Powder puff has a long and soft fur similar to that of the hairless species, but throughout the body.

The color of the skin and coat can vary from single color to mixed or with spots.

Feeding Chinese dog with Crest

Like any other breed of dog, the Chinese Crested has its requirements. Dog food manufacturers have tried to launch several diet regimens for Chinese crested but over time they have proven very little to no success.

And since most do not give a little time at first to know the puppy and its needs, the diet will seem difficult to them and no one will suffer except the dog who can expect digestive and health problems.

Many, for convenience, buy a large bag of dried berries that is long and cheap and got rid of the problem while breeders interested in the health of their pet offer the animal cooked food, only what is allowed, or go to the market and cumpra ingredients considering that soul a family member.

The needs of the puppy are meals that contain fish and rice. It is good to make sure that the animal receives enough calcium, vitamins and minerals. It is good to know that the breed has sensitive kidneys.

Ascorbic acid found in citrus fruits harms the breed and can cause unpleasant infections and other complications. The above applies to both canine species: with and without hair.

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Appearance Chinese dog with Crest

It is a small dog, slender, graceful, a little longer than tall. The head is graceful, proportional to the body, smooth, without wrinkles, the skull slightly elongated and rounded, not too accentuated stop, conical muzzle, narrow nose, fur-colored.

The eyes are almond-shaped, prominent, distant and dark in color. The ears are large, fine, carried high. The neck is long, fine. The tail is long, thin, conical, borne at rest or raised horizontally or upwards.

There are two varieties of this breed. The first, most sought after, considered hairless have supple, smooth, shiny skin and have hair only on the head (mane), tail (plumage) and lower parts of the legs, sometimes rare fringe on the ears.

The Second Variety, also called Powder Puff, has its whole body covered with long, two-layer hair, silky like a veil and can be any color or combination of colors.

Those without hair have generally gray or pink skin.

Behavior of a Chinese dog with a crest

It is an intelligent, active, lively, curious, proud, vigilant, playful, sensitive dog. He is affectionate and devoted to the master, accepts children if they do not taunt him, wary of strangers.

Accept other dogs and other animals in the household, especially if they have been socialized since childhood. This dog feels best in a house or apartment next to a loving Master.

He generally has a moderate level of activity and will adapt his movement needs to the lifestyle of his master or family to which he belongs.

Chinese Crested dog training

The Chinese Crested dog is easy to train. Whether you want to teach him to need in one place, to know his place or various commands he will respond to commands.

As with other dogs, the best asset is patience. In the case of the Chinese dog with the crest are recommended short sessions and to catch faster adapted to his eneric style.

If you are in the situation of having an adult, First Take the dog outside every two hours to learn that the door is going to the toilet. Generally the dog is careful with children and other dogs and is ok with other animals or strangers.

He loves to be rewarded so during training if you give him something good he increases his interest and tries to get that snack.

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Features of a Chinese dog with a crest

The skin of dogs without fur should be taken care of to remain supple and hydrated, to avoid drying it out.

For this, lotions, creams are used. Also, the dog should not be exposed too much to the sun because it has sensitive skin and can get burned. Protective creams can be used.

The fur of the Powder Puff variety should be regularly brushed and washed frequently. The hair on the face is usually trimmed in a breed-specific way.

Diseases Chinese Crested dog

Like the rest of the dogs the Chinese crested dogs have certain health problems in time that it is good to take into account. These problems can be prevented early if the animal is taken to regular check-ups.

The most common health problems encountered in this breed are: patella dislocation common in all small and some larger breeds, femur disease that causes immobility and pain, skin allergies especially to wool and lanolin products.

Dental problems: often some specimens are born with incomplete dentition. In the summer months it is prone to sunburn.

Applying lotions are essential in the summer, as it must be protected with appropriate clothing in the winter months.