Chinese Crested
GroupToy
SizeSmall
Height30 cm
Weight5 kg
Life Span13-18 years
OriginChina
TemperamentAffectionate, Lively, Alert
ColorsAll colors and combinations
About the Chinese Crested
Comes in two varieties: the Hairless, with silky hair only on the head, tail, and feet, and the fully coated Powderpuff. Both can appear in the same litter. The hairless variety needs sunscreen and skin care. Chinese Cresteds have frequently won the World Ugliest Dog contest, most famously Sam, but owners prize them as gentle, devoted lapdogs.
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