Puppy Dog Breed Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested Dog is a smaller 10 13 lbs hairless breed of dog Like most hairless dog breeds the Chinese Crested comes in two varieties both with and without fur which are born in the same litter the Hairless and the Powderpuff At first glance the Hairless and Powderpuff varieties of Chinese Crested Dogs appear to be two different breeds but hairlessness is an incomplete dominant trait within a single breed Zygotes affected with double hairless genes 1 in 4 never develop into puppies and are reabsorbed in the womb All hairless Cresteds are therefore heterozygous The Hairless variety can vary in amount of body hair Fur on the muzzle known as a beard is not uncommon A true Hairless often does not have as much furnishings hair on the head tail and paws The difference between a very hairy Hairless and a Powderpuff is that the Hairless has a single coat The look of the Powderpuff varies according to how it is groomed When its fur is…Read More about Chinese Crested at WikiPedia
Latest Chinese Crested Frequently Asked Questions:
I have a chinese crested mix and was wondering if he will get any more hair. He is about 10 weeks right nowand has very little hair. He is Half crested and half Boston Terrier/Shi tsu
Answer:what you see is what you get.. his hair may grow longer, but he wont get more. It sounds like you have what we call a "true" hairless.. he has little body hair. If you want to learn more about Chinese Cresteds, join us at www.crestedsrock.com.
i am looking to buy a chinese crested powder puff dog as a puppy, can anyone recommend a good place to get one? i live in the northamptonshire area of uk
Answer:http://www.adtrader.co.uk/classhome.php?class_id=180&trader_id=9001&search_words=chinese-crested-powder-puff-&keywords=chinese+crested+powder+puff+&postcode=co2+8pb&grid_radius=&price_start=%A3&price_end=%A3&site_button.x=16&site_button.y=5 Here is one not sure if it's near you or not. http://www.champdogs.co.uk/guided/toy_chinese-crested-dog_breeders.html Try here too, there are a few breeders on there.
I want to adopt a chinese crested dog from a shelter in UT but I want to know some pros and cons of having this breed of dog? This is the dog I want to adopt! http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7852455 My BFF thinks that this dog is ugly b/c of its breed and wants me to get a yorkie but I really do like this dog! Plz do not answer if ur going to be way rude to me! Thx 4 reading! Also if u can do u now if its considered a powder puff or hairless b/c it looks like it doesn't have much hair but has some! Either way i don't care but it'd be nice to know! Thx again for the answers! I guess that they are selling for $50! Thats way good to me! It doesn't say it has any health problems but i don't know why they gave it away or if it is a stray but i am going to look @ her tomorrow tho!
Answer:They vary in amount of body hair.. this one appears to be a "hairy" hairless. A powderpuff has a full coat of hair like a "normal" dog. Most hairless you see in the show ring are a "hairy" that is shaved down to get the hairless appearance. My boy is considered a true hairless, he has no body hair.. he also doenst have the flashy furnishings you see in the ring. Shaving is not necessary in the pet, its a personal preference. I know a lady who loves the "hairy" hairless, and she leaves them all unshaved. They tend to have allergies.. many are allergic to lanonlin and wool. Some have weird food allergies... I know one that is allergic to lamb! Common health problems: allergies, luxating patella, dry eye, PRA, closed ear canals in some lines, legges perthes, The hairless also tend to have some loss of dentation. It comes with the hairless gene. Its accepted in the show ring.. puffs should have normal dentation. They are the most loving and affectionate little dogs tho! If you want a constant lap warmer.. a crested is it! They are very clingy and want to be with you constantly! Very comical, but can also be very manipulative in getting their own ways! They are intelligent too. They are heat seeking missiles, and love to cuddling under the covers next to you! They are very in tune to their owners emotions and feelings, I know of many who are therepy dogs. They can be difficult to housebreak. Mine are both about 3 years old, and are not 100% reliable.. we have a few accidents each week. If you want to learn more about Cresteds, or just to chat with other crested lovers, come join us at www.crestedsrock.com
As the question states, how much would a Chinese Crested puppy normally cost? I am planning on getting one in a few years.
Answer:hairless? puff? show or pet? Average price from a REPUTABLE breeder Pet hairless $800-1200 show hairless $2,000-3,000 depending on bloodlines pet puff $600-1000 show puff $1500-2500 depending on bloodlines From a shelter or rescue around $350 or less
Well I reallly want a dog that is suitible for everyone in the house including my little sister. But my mom said that chinese crested dogs are ugly!
Answer:I have Poodles and I have a Chinese Crested on order :-) I have terrible, terrible allergies but I am perfectly fine with poodles. They are not hypoallergenic like a lot of people claim but they can be LOW allergy, which is great. Chinese Cresteds are the same, low allergy but not completely allergy free. There are 2 varieties, the hairless and the powderpuff. Cresteds are beautiful dogs, the ones you see on the 'ugliest dog' competition are horribly bred borderline mutts, a GOOD crested looks like a little pony on the move. Their skin feels like very soft warm leather. I would call a few breeders and see if you can arrange a visit with your family and spend a day with the dogs, just to see if they affect anyones allergies. What is fine for one allergy sufferer, may not be fine for another. The only way you can know for sure is to spend time with the dog.
