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The Chinese Crested Powderpuff
The Chinese Crested Powderpuff (in the picture above) is one of two
varieties of the same breed, the second variety is simply called the
Chinese Crested dog and is shown in the picture below.
As you can see from the pictures, the first variety (the Powderpuff)
has a long coat that covers the entire body and the second - some would
consider strange looking and dare we say it even ugly
(please don't write in).
The second variety shown in the picture below has hair on the head,
feet, tail and ears and the rest of the body appears to be hairless
(although their is hair present it is difficult to see).
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Quick Guide to the Chinese Crested Powderpuff...
- Size/AKC
- American Kennel Club group - Toy Breed
- Moulting/shedding
- this breed either don't shed at all or shed very lightly.
- Life
Span - 10 - 12 years of age.
- Size
of Litter - 2 up to 4
puppies in a litter - which can include a Powderpuff and the hairless
variety.
- Hair
- The length is long.
- Color
- This breed come
in all colors.
- Male
Weight/Height - 12 inches (30
cm) & 10 pounds (4.5 kg) or less.
- Female
Weight/Height - 12 inches (30 cm)
& 10 pounds (4.5 kg) or less.
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The Chinese Crested Powderpuff
Appearance & Description
- The appearance of the
Chinese Crested Powderpuff is small and graceful.
- The head and skull are
prominent
and shaped like a dome. The muzzle tapers and all their teeth should be
present (unlike the hairless variety where the teeth are often missing
and crooked.
- The tail should be
long and should gently curve upwards with a complete covering of hair.
- The legs should be
straight and well developed with hair covering them including the feet.
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Temperament
- Both varieties are
great with the family and around children. They are intelligent and
alert but do need allot of attention.
- If you are away from
home for long periods of time or work long hours then this breed may
not be the right dog for you as they are a family dog bred to be
companions. If you do purchase this breed and the are out all day, it
is quite likely that your dog will develop behavioral problems and
anxiety issues.
- Both varieties tend to
bond with certain members of the family - normally one or two people -
may be you and your husband or you and your daughter. You may see your
dog waiting patiently for the other family member to return after they
have gone out.
- It is very difficult
to re-home
this breed so you need to make sure that you and your family are
'right' for your dog. Breeders will (or should) do thorough checks
before placing this breed with you as they need to be sure that they
are placing the dog with the right family.
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Health
As
with all breeds the Chinese Crested Powderpuff may be predisposed to
certain health problems including...
- Skin
Problems - Especially skin
allergies - you may notice that your dog has an allergic reaction
to certain garments including wool and lanolin.
- Patella
Luxation/Luxating Patella - This
when the kneecaps dislocate
- Legg
Calve Perthes - This is when
the femur degenerates due to disease - this will cause joint pain and
mobility issues.
- Teeth
Problems - This is a common
problem where massive tartar build up causes teeth loss.
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Exercise, Behavior, Socialization & Obedience Training
- The Chinese Crested
Powderpuff is a very intelligent breed and can be stubborn as a puppy -
for this reason it is important that you start obedience training early
and socialize your puppy with as many new experiences as possible.
Puppy
training classes may also be an
option as it is a good way to meet other dog owners start puppy
socialization and get good tips.
- When out and about
with your dog you need to be careful as they are very small and fragile
so can be easily injured - don't leave your Powderpuff with small
children for this reason.
- This breed love to
play games especially fetch and hide and seek.
- This breed is very
easy to house train - due to the intelligence and eagerness to please
you the owner.
- They are also
excellent at learning tricks as they want to please - sit, fetch and
walking on their hind legs is all easy for this breed.
- Although this breed
are very cute don't over coddle them. You often see celebrities like
Paris Hilton carrying their dog in a bag - this is a bad idea - they
have legs and need to walk on them. If you do over coddle your dog this
can inadvertently cause separation
anxiety when you are not around
to show all this attention and affection.
- The Chinese Crested
Powderpuff may also dig holes outside - although this is easy to cure
by diverting their attention to a sand pit or somewhere they are
allowed to dig.
- As mentioned before
don't leave your dog alone for long periods as they may show
destructive behavior by starting chewing on objects around the House
due to their anxiety and boredom.
- Another problem with
being left on their own is a tendency to bark - but this is only if
they have been left alone for long periods.
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The Chinese Crested Hairless Variety
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Face Only a Mother Could Love...
Sorry
does that sound harsh, we actually love this variety probably more than
the Chinese Crested Powderpuff just for their fantastic character. This
type are beginning to get quite a following mainly due to their
appearance, character and fantastic temperament.
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