Chinese Crested

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Family: companion, Southern (hairless)
AKC Breed Group: Toy
Area of Origin: China
Date of Origin: 1200s
Original Function: ratter, lapdog, curio
Today's Function: companion
Colors: any color including combinations
Coat: The Powderpuff has silky undercoat and outercoat (topcoat). The outercoat is long, covering the short undercoat. The Hairless breed has no hair except on several places
Characteristics and temperaments: Chinese Crested breed is gay, alert, and entertaining. He gets along very well with children and other pets. He also can do tricks and like to stay close to his owner
Avg Size of male: Height: 11 - 13 inches, Weight: 5 - 12 pounds
Avg Size of Female: Height: 11 - 13 inches, Weight: 5 - 12 pounds
Care: The Hairless breed requires special attention to his skin. Rubbing with lotion is a must. Before exposing to direct sun light, protect him with sunscreen. The Power Puff requires careful grooming to keep the coat in a good shape
Training and activity: The dog can adapt automatically to the level of activities of his family. Regular playing and brisk walking should be enough. As an intelligent dog, he is quite easy to train