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Chinese Crested Dog
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Image:Peruvian-Inca-Orchid.jpg|250px|thumb|none|A Chinese Crested Dog with spotted skin |
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China |
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F?d?ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI: |
Group 9 Section 4 |
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American Kennel Club|AKC: |
Toy |
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Australian National Kennel Council|ANKC: |
Group 1 (Toys) |
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Canadian Kennel Club|CKC: |
Group 5 (Toys) |
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Kennel Club (UK)|KC(UK): |
Toy |
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New Zealand Kennel Club|NZKC: |
Toy |
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United Kennel Club|UKC: |
Companion Breeds |
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http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:OCwqFEJZUxkJ:www.fci.be/uploaded_files/288gb98_en.doc+site:www.fci.be+%22288+/11.+05.+1998+%22&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 FCI, http://www.akc.org/breeds/chinese_crested/index.cfm AKC, http://www.ankc.aust.com/chincres.html ANKC, http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/toys/crested_std.htm CKC<br>http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/discoverdogs/toy/y907.htm KC(UK), http://www.nzkc.org.nz/br118.html NZKC, http://www.ukcdogs.com/breeds/companions/chinesecrested.std.shtml UKC |
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The Chinese Crested Dog is a smaller (10-13 lbs) dog breed|breed of dog known for its unusual appearance. It a member of the toy dog group, and is available in two types: The Hairless and the Powderpuff.
Image:Powderpuff.jpg|thumb|left|Powderpuff Chinese Crested
At first glance, the Hairless and Powderpuff varieties of Chinese Crested Dogs appear to be two different breeds. The Hairless is the more popular variety, known for its lack of a fur coat. Instead, it has a soft, humanlike skin that is unusual to the touch, though it has tufts of fur on its paws ("socks") and tail ("plume") and long, wavy hair on its head ("crest"). Fur on the muzzle, known as a beard, is not uncommon. The skin of the Hairlesss comes in a variety of colours, ranging from a pale flesh to black, and is often mottled. Hairless Cresteds often lack a full set of teeth.
The Powderpuff shares the crest and build of the Hairless, but in addition has a full coat of long hair. The look of the Powderpuff varies, according to how it is groomed. When its fur is completely grown out on its face, it strongly resembles a terrier; however, the Powderpuff is usually shaved around the snout as a standard cut. Its fur is incredibly soft, and shedding is minimal. Due to its coat type, the Powderpuff or Hairless are considered good pets for allergy sufferers.
Image:Chinese Crested Dog 600.jpg|thumb|left|Dark-skinned Chinese Crested
Chinese Cresteds are affectionate, energetic, and playful. They are known to be great family pets, and have endearing personalities. They are known to be great with respectful children. Some are known "singers", while others are known to "smile". They are generally happy lap dogs with candid personalities.
The Hairless is susceptible to acne and sunburn. Maintenance of the skin is similar to maintaining human skin—moisturising cream can keep the skin from becoming too dry, and in fair-skinned cresteds, if one lives in a warm climate where there is a lot of sun (Australia, Spain, and so on) one should apply sunscreen to the dog's skin.
Overall, if one is prepared to give proper maintenance, attention, and care, a Chinese Crested can, barring accident or illness, live up to fifteen years.
Though associated with China since the 13th century, many believe it was originally brought there from Africa and others believe that it might be a cross of the Chihuahua (dog)|Chihuahua and Mexican Hairless, the latter of which it resembles.
The Chinese Crested was officially recognised by the UK The Kennel Club|Kennel Club in 1981 and by the American Kennel Club in 1991.
The Hairless gene is dominant and the Powderpuff gene recessive. All Hairless Cresteds have both genes; therefore, the Powderpuff cannot be bred out, as lack of this gene is fatal.
http://www.crest-care.com Chinese Crested Rescue
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