Chinese crested dog
Because the dog has crown hair on the top of the head
Much like the hats of Qing Dynasty officials, it was named the Chinese crested dog
Also known as Chinese hairless dogs, half-haired dogs
It is one of only a few hairless dog breeds in the world
Shoulder height: 23cm-33cm
Weight: 2kg-5.5kg
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Habits: Strong adaptability
Prefer: Proper feed
Usage: Toy dogs, companion dogs
Region: China
Pet business card
Chinese name: Chinese crested dog
English name: ChineseCrestedDog
Nickname: Royal Chinese Naked Dog
Type: Small dog
In 1975, the United States began to introduce, it belongs to the toy dog, small size, generally body height does not exceed 33 cm. Its skin tone is a flower color, a variety of colors, common black background with blue patches and pink background with coffee patches. The Chinese crowned fur dog loves to clean, does not lose hair, has a docile personality, likes to be close to people, and is a very suitable family breeding play dog.
History
It is said that for centuries, Chinese seafarers took the puppy out to sea, often selling the puppies to merchants on moorings. During the plague epidemic, the crew used crested dogs to culling the pests that spread the plague. The dog can still be found today in many of the world's older dock cities. In the 16th century, Spanish explorers discovered the crested dog in Mexico and other Central and South American cities, and in the 18th and 19th centuries, British, French, and Portuguese explorers also discovered the dog in many parts of Africa and Asia. The diaries of missionaries who traveled with explorers recorded the discovery of such dogs in many countries.
Before the mid-19th century, the crested dog appeared in many paintings in Europe. On February 1, 1991, the American Kennel Club officially registered the Chinese crowned fur dog, and on April 1, 1991, the Chinese crowned dog began to participate in various dog shows held by the American Kennel Club.
Basic information
The Chinese crowned hair dog is a small chinese play dog native to China, because the dog has crown hair on the top of the head, which is very similar to the hat of the Qing Dynasty officials, so it is named, and there are two variants of the Chinese crowned hair dog.
Head: smooth, no wrinkles, alert expression.
Limbs: The legs are long and thin, naturally located under the body.
Tail: High position, lifted when excited.
Coat color: Its skin color is a flower color, the color is diverse, common black background with blue patches and pink background with coffee patches.
Proportions: Body length slightly greater than height.
Suitable environment ★★★★★
Although the Chinese crowned dog does not have much hair on it, it has a strong adaptability to the cold and heat of the climate. According to research, this kind of dog has its own heating system in the body, and the central nervous system can automatically run to regulate body temperature. Its body temperature is about 2 degrees higher than that of a person, and its body temperature will also rise after eating. Suitable for companionship with children, suitable for urban breeding, not suitable for hot weather, difficult to adapt to cold climates, do not need to often comb the coat.
Behavioral disposition ★★★★★
The Chinese crowned dog is characterized by sweat glands that can dissipate heat by sweating, while the long-haired type can only rely on panting to dissipate excess heat from the body, unlike hairy dogs that rely on tongue outstretched breathing to dissipate heat. Its body temperature is 2 ° C higher than that of people, and has the ability to regulate body temperature, so it has a strong ability to adapt to hot and cold, and the body temperature rises immediately after eating. If carefully cared for, the skin of hairless dogs will be very soft and heal quickly after injury, but it will still be thicker and rougher than the skin of long-haired dogs. The Chinese crested dog also has the ability to grasp things with its front paws, and its posture is like a human grasping things with its hands.
Wisdom Quotient ★★★★★
The Chinese crowned haired dog ranks 61st in the breed summary of pet dogs, although it is not a very intelligent dog, but the crowned dog is very single-minded and dependent on the owner. It makes people feel very accomplished, and there are many friends who like to raise it.
Pet Index ★★★★ ★
The Chinese Crested Dog Index is shown in the chart below:
Although the Chinese crowned fur dog has been named one of the ugliest dogs in the world, they are born with the aura of an alternative model, and their unique shape looks both different and fashionable, with a hint of punk style. Because large areas of skin are not covered by hair, they are easily damaged by bacteria, fungi, and parasites, so pay special attention when maintaining them.