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Chinese Crested Dog Breed

The Chinese Crested, a lively and alert toy breed standing between 11 and 13 inches high, can be hairless or coated. The hairless variety has smooth, soft skin and tufts of hair on the head, tail, and ankles. The coated variety, called the “powderpuff,” is covered by a soft, silky coat.

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Chinese Crested

Breed Judging

Judging the Chinese Crested

Judging Chinese Crested: a fine-boned, elegant Toy dog, in Hairless and Powderpuff varieties, graceful and playful.

June 26, 2024

Chinese Crested lure coursing

Chinese Crested Dog Breed

The Chinese Crested

Dive into the enigmatic origins of Chinese Crested dogs, uncover their two coat varieties, and embrace their loving and loyal companionship.

November 2, 2023

Spotlight on the Purebred Chinese Crested Dogs

Purebred Chinese Cresteds are a unique and old dog breed with two varieties (Hairless and Powderpuff) that dates back to the 1400’s as shown

June 15, 2022

Edelweiss | Kathy Knoles

Breeder Interviews

Edelweiss | Kathy Knoles

Interview with a Toy Group Breeder Kathy Knoles – I’m a fourth generation fancier and I have been breeding Chinese Cresteds for over 25

April 21, 2022

Chinese Crested Dog Breed Judging Dog Shows

Breed Judging

Judging The Chinese Crested Breed

When judging the Chinese Crested breed, judges should remember that both varieties are judged by the identical standard except for some differences.

May 31, 2021

latest articles

Chinese Crested

Breed Judging

Judging the Chinese Crested

Judging Chinese Crested: a fine-boned, elegant Toy dog, in Hairless and Powderpuff varieties, graceful and playful.

June 26, 2024

Chinese Crested lure coursing

Chinese Crested Dog Breed

The Chinese Crested

Dive into the enigmatic origins of Chinese Crested dogs, uncover their two coat varieties, and embrace their loving and loyal companionship.

November 2, 2023

Spotlight on the Purebred Chinese Crested Dogs

Purebred Chinese Cresteds are a unique and old dog breed with two varieties (Hairless and Powderpuff) that dates back to the 1400’s as shown

June 15, 2022

Edelweiss | Kathy Knoles

Breeder Interviews

Edelweiss | Kathy Knoles

Interview with a Toy Group Breeder Kathy Knoles – I’m a fourth generation fancier and I have been breeding Chinese Cresteds for over 25

April 21, 2022

Chinese Crested Dog Breed Judging Dog Shows

Breed Judging

Judging The Chinese Crested Breed

When judging the Chinese Crested breed, judges should remember that both varieties are judged by the identical standard except for some differences.

May 31, 2021

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