Ask Annabel - The Crested!

The Chinese Crested is such a cool breed, so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "There are two distinct varieties of the Chinese Crested Dog, the "hairless" and the "powder puff". The hairless variety is just that, hairless, except for its feet, head and tail. The "powder puff" has a long, soft coat."
#2. "The skin and coat can be any color, either solid, mixed or spotted all over."
#3. "Both hairless and powder puff varieties can be born in the same litter."
#4. "The head of the Chinese Crested is wedge-shaped when viewed from the top and the side."
#5. "The color of the nose can be dark to light, depending on the skin and coat color."
#6. "The almond shaped eyes and eye rims will have a color that matches the color of the dog."
#7. "The large ears are not cropped and stand erect."
#8. "The most popular of the hairless breeds, the Chinese Crested are still very rare."
#9. "These dogs are alert, charming, agile, and lovable."
#10. "Affectionate, and playful with children."
#11. "Children should be taught not to be rough with this breed as it is friendly, but it does not have the protective hair that other breed have and can get injured easily."
#12. "An entertaining and amusing companion."
#13. "Socialize them well, starting when they are a small puppy, exposing them to loud noises and outside activity."
#14. "This intelligent dog has the ability to perform tricks."
#15. "They are generally good with other pets."
#16. "They are not barkers."
#17. "The Crested likes to climb and dig holes."
#18. "They tend to become very attached to their owners."
#19. "These dogs enjoy companionship and need constant human leadership."
#20. "Height: 12 inches (30 cm.)"
#21. "Weight: not over 10 pounds (4.5 kg.)"
#22. "Gains weight easily, do not overfeed."
#23. "Good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. They should wear a sweater in cold weather."
#24. "Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/chinesecrested.htm
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