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Chinese Crested Dog


Dog: A kind of additional or subsidiary Deity designed to catch the overflow and surplus of the world’s worship.
- Ambrose Bierce


Chinese Crested Dog
Kamaji's French Vanilla V Poricia
"Brei"

 

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For more information on the characteristics and care of the Chinese Crested Dog please contact any of the breeders listed below or:

American Chinese Crested Club

 


Chinese Crested Sticker

Chinese Crested adult
Ch Mazers Dig for Gold
"Nico"

Although the origin of the Chinese Crested is unknown, dogs of this type have existed in the Caribbean and Central and South America for hundreds of years. Some believe they originated in Africa. 

They take their name from their early association with the Mandarins in China. Chinese sailors took them aboard to keep the rodent population down and thus they were once known as the Chinese Ship Dogs. 

There are two types of Chinese Crested, and both can be born in the same litter. The Hairless has a "crest" of hair on the head and neck. There is also hair on the tail (called a plume) and feet (called socks). The Powderpuff is completely covered with a soft double coat of straight, long hair. They do not shed, are odorless, and are an excellent choice for people with allergies. This little dog should stand no more than 13 inches at the shoulder. Low maintenance for grooming and exercise, they fit well in environments that are generally not "dog-friendly" such as apartments.

The Chinese Crested is a fun-loving, playful, and agile little clown. These "little pony dogs" are affectionate, lively, intelligent, alert, inquisitive, and entertaining companions. Among their many endearing qualities is their ability to use their feet like hands to cling to objects. A friendly family dog, the Chinese Crested is not aggressive towards children or other animals. This breed is not one to be kept outside in a kennel. They are happiest with the companionship of a home, and are best in a one dog family. 

The hairless variety is susceptible to cold and sunburn and requires a moisturizing lotion to protect the skin.

 

Photos displayed above courtesy of:
Patricia Hall, Poricia
Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

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Patricia A. Hall
1484 Harris Lane
Warminster, PA  18974-3647
(215) 957-0109
Email:
Poricia_cphall@comcast.net

Poricia

  


 

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