Chinese Crested

Chinese Crested dogs are alert, alert, and usually friendly. They are known to be quite intelligent and can compete in dog sports such as agility and obedience as sport to provide physical and mental stimulation and strengthen the bond with their families.

Their small size makes the Chinese Crested very attractive to childre. However, as is the case with all dogs, extremely close supervision is needed to prevent accidental injury to the dog and it subsequently developing fear-based defensive aggression.

Chinese Crested History:

It is now widely accepted that the Chinese Crested is a long established breed dating back to sixteenth century China. However, some debate that the breed is actually the result of crossing the Chihuahua and the Mexican Hairless dogs, while others insist that the breed originates from Africa. Some even speculate that the breed came into existence in America in the late nineteenth century. Whilst the origins of the breed may be questionable, its breed’s popularity is certainly not. The promotion of the breed in the United States came about with famous individuals like Gypsy Rose Lee and her sister June Havoc having them.