Chinese Crested

Origin

China

Attractive to:

Keen knitters! The Hairless needs to wear jumpers in colder weather, so get your needles out. In warm weather, suncream and sun avoidance will protect the exposed skin.

Not the best for:

Not many people – these are elegant, fun, loving, intelligent dogs that are happy with as little or as much exercise as you can give, can take part in many dog sports, can live in the city or countryside, are a convenient size for all cars and homes, and come in two coat types. That ticks a lot of boxes!

Aliases:

Crested, Powder Puff

Cross between:

None

Size:

Small
Small enough to carry when necessary.

Exercise Needs:

Low (Under 30 minutes)
A walk and a good sniff can be like reading a novel while doing a marathon for a little dog.

Coat:

variable (bald, long)

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

10 years

Good first dog?:

Yes