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Hairless:
There are actually two types of hairless Chinese Crested. The Hairy Hairless is the most recognizable of the two. They have the crest (hair on the head), boots (on the feet), and plume (on the tail) in various lengths (all of which are called "furnishing"), and some sparse, thin body hair. The body hair can be a tiny patch or two, a stripe down the back, or even a thin coat on the back, sides, and legs. There will be no hair on the underside or underarms. Unwanted body hair is often shaved off to get the popular 'crested' look, but it doesn't have to be. We sometimes allow our dogs to grow their hair in the winter. . . it isn't much, but every little bit counts!

Lucan and Lilly are both Hairy Hairless.

Chinese Crested Washington

True Hairless Chinese Crested will have no body hair, but may get short hair on the head, feet, and tail. Any sparse hair on the True will never grow to be long and flowing like the Hairy Hairless or the Powderpuff.


Powderpuff:
The Powderpuff Chinese Crested looks like a completely different dog. They have a soft, silky outer coat and a fluffy warm undercoat. Most people clip the hair around the face, but you don't have to.

Luna is a powderpuff. This picture was taken at 4 weeks.
powderpuff Chinese Crested 4 weeks

For more information on the AKC standards for the Chinese Crested, please visit the AKC website.


Health: The crested is a very healthy breed compared to many other pure breeds. Be on the look out for knee and hip problems (common in small breeds) and some minor skin issues. Some (but not all) of the older hairless cresteds will lose their teeth, but don't be alarmed! This is perfectly normal for this breed and accepted by the AKC, and is not an indication of health problems. None of the dams or sires at AlmostNakedPups have any health issues and all of our pups so far have had great dentition!

Special Care: The only special considerations for Chinese Crested pups is skin health. Since all but the Powderpuff have exposed skin, you'll need to put them in a shirt or sweater in cold weather, use baby sunblock in the summer, and use lotion after baths if your pup has dry skin. Any product you use on your dogs must be LANOLIN FREE, as many Cresteds are allergic to lanolin. That means no sweaters made of wool, since lanolin comes from wool.

Given lots of love and proper care, the Crested can live 12 - 15 years or more!



Chinese Crested Hairless Powderpuff

A puppy pile! Clockwise: Mina, Lilly, Lucan (sleeping in the middle), and Abbie.


Interesting Tidbits:

* Cresteds come almost naked and fully dressed, and both types can be born in a single litter.

* Legend states that the hairy ones are born to keep the naked pups warm.

* Some people use them as bed warmers on cold nights or to help relieve arthritis pain--their bodies are very warm!

* I'm often asked what they feel like to pet. Cresteds are incredibly warm, almost hot to the touch, and their skin is supple and soft, much like the skin of a human baby. Some Cresteds have a fine, thin layer of fuzzy, velvety hair.





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