CHINESE CRESTED

Although popular during long time in China, this race has not been known in the West until recently time. In fact, only in 1885 the first unit was seen that outside during a exhibition in New York. It has not been until half of the decade of the 60 that its young and diffusion began of a regular form.

Most showy of this race it is his naked skin, completely safe by a crest of hair in the head, the tail and partly of the legs (where the hair is long and silky, and can be of any color, although the white, black and gray tones are more habitual). One is an agile and slim dog, of athletic bearing, in spite of his small size. Also we can find dogs of this race totally covered with long and silky hair. To this variety it is denominated to him of “polvera tassel” (Powder Puff) and does not come from a selective young, but usually they appear one or two of these puppies in numerous “normal” litters.

It is an intelligent dog, it cheers and enduring, always arranged to the activity. The game enchants to him and can go the day persecuting its toys. It is not an aggressive dog, although in the house it is always combat ready.

It is a dog considered traditionally like of company, that can especially be adapted for the children. In China, in other times, it was used as eaten and as medicine (it was considered him like a species of “natural stove”, given his corporal temperature, that is approximately 2º C higher than the human one).

The main element in the care of this race is the skin, that to the naked being presents/displays problems different from the one from the rest of own dogs and from humans. Thus it is recommended, after the bath, the application of oil for children, to avoid this way who the skin cracks. Also they are prone to the appearance of shinbones and other cutaneous problems in youth, that must be watched. Aside from the own cares of the skin, it is a strong and healthy dog that rarely it needs to visit the veterinarian. In spite of his small size and fragile aspect, it is a dog that is thankful for any type of activity, or game or lengths strolls.