The Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested’s fascinating journey from ancient trade ships to AKC recognition. Learn how this elegant breed made its comeback!
November 7, 2025
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.
The Chinese Crested’s fascinating journey from ancient trade ships to AKC recognition. Learn how this elegant breed made its comeback!
From sailing the seas to showing at Westminster, a journey of family, dogs, and dreams with Chinese Cresteds and Deerhounds.
Discover the journey of Chinese Cresteds from rare breed shows to AKC recognition, highlighting early competition and breed milestones.
Examining the Chinese Crested: from coat standards to the controversy over tails, discover the good, bad, and ugly truths.
Judging Chinese Crested: a fine-boned, elegant Toy dog, in Hairless and Powderpuff varieties, graceful and playful.
Dive into the enigmatic origins of Chinese Crested dogs, uncover their two coat varieties, and embrace their loving and loyal companionship.
Interview with a Toy Group Breeder Kathy Knoles – I’m a fourth generation fancier and I have been breeding Chinese Cresteds for over 25
