Chinese Crested Dog

 Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Three Year Vet and Dog lover. Owner of Website: Lovabledogs.info

Chinese Crested Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Chinese Crested Dog

 The Chinese Crested Dog
 The Chinese Crested is a small with plenty of love and affection to give. The Chinese Crested has a real love of human company. The Chinese Crested is a that is for those with plenty of time to commit and dedicate to their dog, as this breed does not like to be neglected. The Chinese Crested has plenty of spirit and is cheerful, playful, and lively. The Chinese Crested is also alert, intelligent, and inquisitive, and is quick to learn. The Chinese Crested can be very independent and strong willed. The Chinese Crested loves to climb, play, and perform tricks, and this breed is very fond of spending time with his owners to the point where he has become known by some as a 'Velcro dog'.
 
 The Chinese Crested gets on well with older, considerate children that will be gentle with him. The Chinese Crested also gets along with other pets, although he can sometimes get a little jealous. When it comes to strangers, the Chinese Crested can be a little reserved and timid. The gentle and bright nature of the Chinese Crested makes him well suited to inexperienced owners as well as more experienced owners. It is important that the Chinese Crested is socialized early on, as otherwise timidity can set in, and the may become highly strung and over emotional. However, with effective training and early socialization the Chinese Crested can make a great little companion and pet.
 
 The Chinese Crested Dog
 The Chinese Crested is an excellent family that is intelligent, isn't prone to outbursts of energy, and especially the hairless variety can be quite the conversation piece. It has two varieties – the hairless breed that only has hair on its head, tail and feet, and the “powder-puff” breed that has a long coat. The Chinese Crested body size can range from small to medium and they have a long muzzle, a wide skull, dark eyes, and large ears. Both varieties come in a large number of colors whether solid, spotted, or mixed.
 
 Chinese Crested Skills
 The Chinese Crested can be traced back to Africa, although other sources say they were originally found in China in the 13th century. In Africa, they were known as African

hairless terriers. The Chinese Crested were first introduced in Europe and America in the 1800s through Chinese trading ships; it was on the ships that they were first given the name “Chinese Crested”. The Chinese Crested have only been given breed status recently and is still considered a rare breed today.
 
 Chinese Crested Personality
 The Chinese Crested makes for a great family and is also very sweet and even-tempered with children, although family members must take care to protect the Chinese Crested during play as it has no coat protection. The Chinese Crested make for an entertaining companion pet at home and are also very lively and intelligent. As with other breeds, they need to be socialized well at a young age in order to adapt with humans and pets.
 
 The Chinese Crested Exercise Needs
 The exercise requirements for the Chinese Crested are moderate; they are not a high-energy breed, and a solid walk and some romps in the garden will be enough for them.
 
 The Chinese Crested Living Conditions
 The Chinese Crested is a good breed for apartment life as they are not really active indoors. The hairless variety is not suited to colder climates; if the Chinese Crested are out in cold weather, they must wear a sweater.
 
 The Chinese Crested Grooming Requirements
 Grooming for the hairless Chinese Crested is very minimal; owners will need to bathe this breed frequently and take care of its skin by putting on sunscreen. If the hairless Chinese Crested is left out in the sun for some time, it may get dirty and sweaty. The powder puff Chinese Crested will need a little more care in grooming, such as brushing its undercoat.
 
 The Chinese Crested Health Issues
 The hairless Chinese Crested has a few inherited health problems, including the possible loss of teeth in adulthood. Owners also need to watch out for luxating patellas and skin issues. The powder puff Chinese Crested are not known for having major inherited health issues

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