HISTORY

ORIGIN CHINA

GROUP TOY GROUP


The Chinese Crested was brought to Asia from Africa with traders. This breed was popular among sailors, as they were used to hunt and kill rats aboard ships.

APPEARANCE(S)

Chinese Crested dogs are small with tall erect ears and round eyes.

COLOR(S)


This breed can be seen with grey and pink skin, or they can have long hair of any color.

COAT


The Chinese Crested can be hairless over the body except for the top of the head, tail and on the feet. There is long haired breed that can have long silky hair over the body.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL


Moderate

POSITIVES


This breed loves to play and generally like everyone.

THINGS TO CONSIDER


The hairless variety needs special attention. If it is cold they need to wear clothes, and when it is hot, the skin needs to be protected from sunburn.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do best in an apartment.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Chinese Crested needs daily skin care

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

  • Sunburn

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

American Chinese Crested Club Inc.
2901 E Section St.
Mt. Vernon, WA 98274

FUN FACT(S)

The Chinese Crested was originally known as the African Hairless Terriers.
Written by: PetsMD Veterinary Editorial Staff