Whether they are dogs or cats, they will have long or short hairs on their bodies to protect their skin or keep them warm in winter. But there are exceptions to everything, and hairless cats are a special breed of cats, which have almost no hair on their bodies due to genetic mutations, and are accompanied by obvious folds. So the question is, is there such an outlier among dogs? Of course, the Chinese crowned dog is one of the only hairless dogs in the world, but they are also jokingly called "the ugliest dog in the world" by netizens.
<h1>First, the variety overview</h1>
Height: about 28 to 33 cm from the limbs to the shoulders
Weight: 3.5 to 5.5 kg
Hair: This dog has less hair, but it is not completely absent. Their hair is very silky, growing on the head, feet and tail. The color of the hair is usually white or gray, and the hairless skin is pink, with spots on the chest and abdomen.
Life expectancy: 13 to 18 years
<h1>Second, the history of the Chinese crested dog</h1>
The history of the Chinese crowned hair dog is both long and confusing, but in fact, although the Chinese crowned hair dog has the word China, it is not necessarily related to China. When naming a dog, Westerners believed that the dog's crown resembled the hat of a Chinese Qing Dynasty official, hence the name.
Mexican scholars who study dogs believe that the crowned dogs in the Americas are now derived from China, and the specific time is 1580 to 1600.
But some experts believe that it originated in Africa, it evolved from the African naked dog; others believe that it came from Turkey, evolved from the Turkish hairless dog; others believe that centuries ago, Chinese ships brought crested dogs and traded them to local people.
Either way, the Chinese Crowned Fur Dog is indeed popular in the Americas, and in 1991, the Chinese Crowned Haired Dog was recognized as a toy dog by the American Kennel Club. However, in China, crested dogs are not common. They are only loved by local kennel clubs in the United States and the United Kingdom, so this dog is very rare, and most people can only see the Chinese crowned fur dog at many dog shows.
<h1>3. How to take care of Chinese crowned dogs? </h1>
Although the Chinese crowned dog is a toy dog, they also like sports and training, and the owner can teach the dog more instructions at home. While this type of dog doesn't have much hair to care for, their skin needs to be protected with emphasis. Owners not only need to pay attention to skin infections, but also to prevent their dogs from being sunburned when going out for a walk. When dogs are at home, they are also prone to skin scratches by furniture, but their skin is very soft and healing.
At the same time, Chinese crowned dogs, like hairless cats, are prone to epidermal rashes and skin inflammation. Owners can start with the dog's diet, omega fatty acids are good for the health of the skin, improve immunity. Chinese crowned dogs are generally very smart, cheerful and friendly, and they love to be clean, have no hair to fall off, do not bark often, and are very suitable as a family partner.
Many people at home and abroad can't accept hairless dogs, but in fact, this is also one of the charms of this dog, just like hairless cats. Chinese crowned fur dogs are very ornamental, as long as the owner is happy to groom the dog, in fact, the Chinese crowned hair dog can also be very cute. For owners with hair allergies and love to clean, the Chinese crowned hair dog is simply the best choice, and taking it out for a walk, the return rate is absolutely 100%. Would you like to have a Chinese crested dog?
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