How to choose a crested dog (hairless dog)? What's the price? Crested dogs are also called Chinese crested dogs, hairless dogs, naked dogs, etc. They are not big and are small dogs. Dogs are famous for their hairless bodies, with only their head and tail and barren hair on their legs. Many people find the appearance ugly, but many people also like this breed. Let’s learn about crested dogs below.
The Chinese Crested Dog is one of the only hairless dog breeds in the world. A small ornamental dog originally produced in China, it is named Chinese Crested Dog because it has a crest on its head, which looks like the hats of officials in the Qing Dynasty. Introduced in the United States in 1975, it is a toy dog, small in size, and generally no more than 33 centimeters in height. Its skin color comes in various colors, the common ones are black with blue patches and pink with brown patches. The Chinese Crested Dog loves to be clean, does not shed hair, has a gentle personality, and likes to be close to people. It is a kind of ornamental dog that is very suitable for family breeding. It is also known as Chinese hairless dog, half-haired dog, Chinese naked dog, Chinese food dog, Chinese royal naked dog, Chinese boat dog, etc. The origins of the dog are different. The Chinese Crested Dog is not a Chinese dog, but when the breed was named, Westerners thought that the dog's crown resembled the hats of officials in the Qing Dynasty, hence the name. There are different opinions on the origin of this dog. Mexican dog scholars believe that the hairless dogs in the Americas came from China, and more conclusively pointed out that the time when they were introduced to the Americas from China was 1580 to 1600. Some believe that it originated in Africa, and that it is derived from the African naked dog. Some people think that it comes from Türkiye and is derived from the Turkish hairless dog. Others believe that Chinese navigators and crew members brought this dog with them during their flights a few centuries ago, and when they docked at various ports, they traded this dog with port merchants, so it spread throughout the country. . Therefore, this kind of dog will still be spread in every ancient port in the world. There are not many crested dogs at present, but there are still many breeding in the United Kingdom and the United States, and they are highly valued by local Kennel Associations and Kennel Clubs. Some zoologists classify Chinese crested dogs as African dogs based on the fact that some hairless mammals come from Africa. Crested dogs are rare breeds of dogs, and geneticists are even more interested in them. This dog has no hair on its body, but if there is one pup with hair in a litter of puppies born from a female dog, the one with only hair is considered not to be a purebred and will be removed. Geneticists have been studying the secrets. This dog is valuable because it is rare, and its unique appearance increases its value. He has a hairless body but a tuft of long hair on his head, which makes him look very cute.
1. Character
The Chinese Crested Dog is cheerful, lively, intelligent, courageous, and highly alert. It neither bites nor is noisy. It is small in size, gentle and clean, has no body odor, has a good-looking body, is kind and cute, can perform, and is highly observational.
2. Suitable people
Crested dogs do not need to be given too much dredging. Just let it move around indoors or jump and walk. However, because their bodies are hairless, their skin needs careful protection. This dog is a companion pet dog suitable for apartment families.
3. Dog breed size
1. Body shape: Size: The ideal size is 11 to 13 inches . Of course, if it is slightly larger or smaller, you can consider it, but you have to look at it from the complete perspective. Ratio: Rectangular ratio, the body can move freely. Body length (shoulders to tail base) is slightly longer than height at withers. The bones are fine and the body is slender. Although it is refined but not weak, it cannot appear in the following conditions: healthy or stupid.
2. Head: The face is warning and concerned. Eyes: Almond-shaped eyes widely set apart. Dark-colored dogs have dark eyes, and light-colored dogs have light eyes. The color of the eye circles is comparable to that of a dog. The ears are large and erect, not cropped
3. Head: The head is slightly arched from between the ears to the back of the head. The distance from the back of the head to the stop is the distance from the stop to the tip of the nose. Viewed from above or from the side, the head is wedge-shaped. The stop is slightly but very clear.
4. Tone: The cheeks gradually become tapered, giving the tone a clear tapered shape.
5. Nose: The nose of dark-colored dogs is dark; the nose of light-colored dogs is light-colored, but the color requirements are different.
6. Lips: Dry and clean lips.
7. Bite: Scissor bite, powder puff type is considered a fault if missing teeth, while hairless type has missing teeth is not a problem.
8. Neck, topline, body: The neck is slanted and clean, supporting the head from the shoulders and being slightly arched. Topline slopes slightly toward croup. Body: Chest level with elbows. Sternum unremarkable. Ribs well developed. From the shoulders to the waist, the depth of the chest gradually decreases. The waist is thin. Tail: The tail is long and becomes tapering at the tip. The length of the tail allows it to meet the hock. When the dog is coming around, the tail is high9. Forequarters: The shoulder bones are at a 45-degree angle backward.
9. Shoulders clean and narrow. Keep your elbows close to your body. The legs are long, thin and straight. The wrist is straight, refined and healthy. The dewclaws may have been removed. The feet are rabbit-shaped, narrow and with long toes. Toenails are trimmed to a normal length.
10. Hindquarters: Angle: The stifle joints are at a consistent angle. Straight from hock to ground. The dewclaws have probably been removed. The feet share the forelimbs.
11. Coat: Hairless varieties only have hair on a few parts of the body: the head (called crest), tail (called tail feathers), front and back wrists (called socks). All hair, no matter how long it hangs, is as soft as silk. The position of the hair is not as critical as it is completely, and the hairy areas often gradually become thinner. There is no hair anywhere on the body, and the skin is soft and smooth. The crest starts from the stop, begins to grow wild at the back of the head, and gradually shrinks from the new head to the back of the neck. Hairless breeds are allowed to have hair on their faces and ears, but for cleanliness, both breeds may have this part of their hair trimmed. The tail feathers are at the lower end of the tail. The powder puff shape is covered by a double layer of soft, silky coat. If you look carefully, you may find that there is a layer of long fur on the surface of the short undercoat. The coat is of moderate density and length, straight. Excessive, heavy, crooked or curly coats are serious faults. Decoration is to make the appearance look clean and tidy.
12. Expression: The combination of all expressions or expressions.
13. Gait: Lively, swift, smooth and neither unnatural nor ordinary. When coming or going, trot and keep a straight line.
14. Temperament: cheerful, yet warning.
15. Genetic diseases: Genetic diseases: skin allergies, tooth loss.
4. Dog breed prices
General and standard A Chinese Crested Dog can be purchased for about 4,000 to 5,000 yuan. However, the purer the bloodline and the more common it is, the more expensive it will be. It can be called a competition-level Chinese Crested Dog, and its price ranges from 20,000 to 50,000 yuan. . There are many different prices for Chinese Crested Dogs on the market, and almost every different dog has a very different selling price. When buying a Chinese Crested dog, you should still choose a dog based on your own economic ability and breeding methods. If it is just being raised as an ordinary pet dog, and there are not many requirements for competition and pedigree, then it will be generally healthy and meet all aspects. A crested dog of a certain size can meet your needs.
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