The Chinese Crested is a
fine-boned, elegant and graceful dog who makes a loving companion, playful and
entertaining. Chinese Cresteds adore food and will leap about in anticipation
of a tiny bite. They are friendly, affable, and entertaining. They will be devoted
to their owners, and largely enjoy the company of humans. There are two types,
the Hairless with hair plumes only on the head, tail and feet, and the Powderpuff
who is completely covered with hair. A friendly family dog, the Chinese Crested
is not aggressive towards children or other animals. Chinese Cresteds are known
for their ability to "hug", as they can cling with their toes toys, food, or
even people. Often the breeding of only hairless dogs to hairless dogs create
toenail and teeth abnormalities, and therefore are most likely more healthy
if bred a hairless to a powderpuff. They do not make good kennel dogs, because
they love the companionship of a home. They do best as a one dog family and
sometimes do not like to be over-handled by strangers. Odorless and hairless,
they are a very low maintenance breed.
