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Chinese Crested - Purebred
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generally does well with people who have allergies.
It is important to use lotion on the dog to keep the hairless variety's skin from becoming dry.
The hairless variety can be also be susceptible to acne and sunburn as well. Cold sensitive, the hairless variety does need a sweater in colder climates.
Cresteds are happy, alert, loyal and affectionate dogs who make wonderful, playful, and entertaining companions and great apartment dwellers.
There are two distinct varieties of this destinctive little dog: one is completely hairless except for its feet, head and tail - the Hairless; and the other has a coat of long soft hair and is called the Powder Puff.
Watch a few Cresteds in action
The distinct varieties are born in the same litter: the Hairless, with hair only on the head, tail, and feet and the Powderpuff, completely covered with hair. Suntan lotion should also be used to protect the hairless Crested's skin when outdoors.
They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without an outside yard. They would do well in apartments. They should always wear a sweater in colder weather.
The Crested dog breed in general are still very rare but they are the most popular of the hairless dog breeds. They are intelligent little dogs and very alert.
Country of origin: Africa
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Colors: Many colors - spotted, solid or mixed all over
Known health problems: Skin problems and allergies, sunburn, early tooth loss
Famous Chinese Crested Dogs: The stripper, Gypsy Rose Lee, bred Crested's; Lackey in the film Good Boy!; Sam, the 3 time winner of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest
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