Chinese Crested

Inherent in the Chinese Crested, as with all other hairless breeds except the American Hairless, is the absence of premolars (front teeth), occasionally missing toenails, and breeding difficulties. Hairless breeds such as this don't breed with the same genetic soundness as other breeds. The Powderpuff variety provides the necessary balance this breed needs, for the hairless gene is a semi-lethal one. These coated dogs have hair, but carry the hairless gene.  With a single layer of coat, the Chinese Crested often does well with people with animal allergies because they produce less dander than double-coated breeds. The hairless variety of this breed must use lotion to prevent dryness, and sunscreen for protection when outdoors.

See photos of Chinese Crested in ThePoop.com's Pict of the Litter.

Comments

[Stephanie Chaney]

Owning a Hairless Crested Dog is a wonderful experience. I have allergies to mostly all breeds of dogs, including horses, cats, cows, sheep, mostly anything w/fur,and have never had the pleasure of holding, petting,and loving a dog. Not until I got Lilly. AKA Princess Tiger Lilly of Neverland. And what a Sweetheart she is. Now I can love a dog the way a dog should be loved. Everyone that sees her can't figure out what breed she is, but think that she is beautiful.She gets along well w/other dogs and plays w/ children well. She is a very social dog and loves any human that walks in the door. I don't know what I would do without my Lilly. And being hairless doesn't stop her from traveling w/me, going camping, boating and just having the life a dog should have w/ thier human companion.