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Chinese Crested Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Toy dog
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
- Height
- 23 cm
The Chinese Crested Dog is a toy dog from the People's Republic of China. It is known in two varieties: hairless and powderpuff. Both types can be born in the same litter. Its recorded height is 23. The breed is described as hairless.
What the Chinese Crested Dog is
The Chinese Crested Dog is a toy dog from the People's Republic of China. It is described as a hairless breed, with hairless and powderpuff varieties.
Recognizing the two varieties
A new owner may meet either variety. Hairless and powderpuff puppies can be born in the same litter, so coat type is not uniform from birth.
What sets it apart
The breed has two coat varieties. Hairless and powderpuff dogs can both belong to the Chinese Crested Dog breed.
Points to keep in mind
The powderpuff variety has hair, and both varieties may occur together in one litter.
Pricing
The available description does not provide pricing information.
Who may want another breed
People looking specifically for a breed with a stated working role may want to compare other dogs. For a wider starting point, see dog breeds.
Verdict
Choose the Chinese Crested Dog if you want a small toy breed from China and are comfortable with either a hairless or powderpuff coat. Its two forms can appear in one litter, so the individual dog's coat may differ from what you expect. To explore its regional context, see dog breeds from the People's Republic of China.
What stands out
- Two recognized varieties: hairless and powderpuff.
- Both coat types can occur in one litter.
- Classified as a toy dog.
- Origin recorded as the People's Republic of China.
Worth knowing
- A litter may contain different coat varieties.
- Not every Chinese Crested Dog is hairless.
- Its toy classification may not suit someone seeking a working breed.
Suits
- Readers interested in a Chinese toy breed
- Owners open to either hairless or powderpuff dogs
Think twice if
- You want every puppy in a litter to have the same coat type
- You are seeking a breed with a stated working role
In short
The Chinese Crested Dog is a toy breed with roots in the People's Republic of China. It includes hairless and powderpuff dogs, and puppies of both types can share a litter. The recorded height is 23. The available description does not assign a working purpose or lifespan, so those details should not guide a decision here.
Questions
Where does the Chinese Crested Dog come from?
Its origin is recorded as the People's Republic of China.
Is the Chinese Crested Dog always hairless?
No. The breed has hairless and powderpuff varieties.
Can both varieties occur in one litter?
Yes. Hairless and powderpuff puppies can be born in the same litter.
What type of dog is the Chinese Crested Dog?
It is classified as a toy dog.
What height is recorded for the breed?
The recorded height is 23.
Where can I compare it with other Chinese breeds?
More dog breeds from People's Republic of China
Other toy dog breeds
Photo credits11 photographs on this page
- Chinese Crested Dog — Tommy Gildseth · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Bone-mouth — Inuyasya1106 · Public domain · file page
- Chinese Chongqing Dog — Markus Monroe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Chow Chow — Prayitno · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Kunming wolfdog — Bigsteeve · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Miniature Shar Pei — Eganfi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pekingese — SheltieBoy · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Shar Pei — UpdOWN · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Shih Tzu — danny O · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Tibetan Mastiff — Pets Adviser · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Xiasi Dog — LauraKelsch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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