The Chinese crested is completely hairless, except for a crest or mane (on the head), hair on the feet and a plume on the tail. A haired version with silky, long double coat also exists. Thes coated Chinese crested dogs are known as Powder Puffs.
There used to be two morphology types, a fine-boned Chinese crested (deer type) and a heavier type (cobby type), but the difference has now largely faded.
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Hairless dog do not breed very successfully, often producing puppies with teeth and toe-nail abnormalities.
A peculiarity of the breed is that the litters of two hairless dogs often include "powder-puffs". Some believe it is nature's way to keep the hairless puppies warm.
Breeding hairless dogs with the genetically more sound coated type ensures the continuity of this breed.
The hairless type needs protection against sunburn and the skin should be moisturized regularly. Powder-puffs should be brushed very regularly.
This exuberant dog is very affectionate and playful. They are very good climbers and diggers, and can grip objects (or their owner) with their paws in an almost human way.
Like many small dog breeds, they can sometimes be hyperactive and manipulative.
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