Chinese Crested | BarkStark.com

Nickname:

None

AKC Group:

Toy Group

Height:

11 to 13 Inches

Weight:

1 to 12 Pounds

Appearance:

Small, light, gracefully-built dog with a bouncy gait and demeanor. There are two types, either the Hairless or the Powderpuff. The head is wedge-shaped with large erect ears at the base. The muzzle is short and tapered from the cheeks. The eyes are almond-shaped. Dark-colored dogs have dark eyes and light-colored dogs have light eyes. The tail is slender and tapers to a curve.

Color:

Any color or combination of colors.

Grooming:

Very little grooming required.

Temperament:

Loving, playful, intelligent little dogs that love to be near their people all the time. They do well in small dwellings and do not require a great deal of exercise, although they are quite athletic. Alert, attentive and happy, these little dogs make great family companions and usually get along well with children and other pets.

Lifespan:

12 years

History:

Believed to have originated from hairless African dogs in the 1800's. Chinese sailors used these dogs to stow on the ship and hunt rats and vermin.

Health Concerns:

Tooth decay, skin problems and hypothermia.