Chinese downy crested dog is a breed of Chinese crested breed. A subspecies is called a Powder Puff, that is a puff. This breed got its name because of soft and very fluffy wool. Today, in the European countries, the breed of Chinese crested dogs is very popular, which is due to its small size. Even in the conditions of a small one-room apartment your living space will not suffer if you have a Chinese crested dog.
History of the breed
In China, and today the Chinese crested breed, whose history is not known exactly, plays the role of a symbol of the owner's prosperity. By 1966, such dogs were considered lost. In the whole world there were only a few individuals who were brought to the UK. It was here that the standard was created, and the English got the right to be called its founders.
Outwardly, the Chinese crested breed reminds Mexican dogs, which gives the filmmakers an excuse for heated arguments. It was in Mexico that the remains of a dog were found, which lived there more than 3,500 years ago, by anatomical characteristics similar to the Chinese crested. After 2000 years, at the beginning of the XVI century, such dogs appeared in China, but how - a mystery. There is also a third version, according to which the Chinese crested dog appeared on the African continent.
Breed description
The exact description of the breed of Chinese crested is difficult to do, because the variety of variations is large enough. These little dogs have an amusing crest on their heads. Its length can be different. The eyes of most animals are very dark, almost black. At the same time there is almost no protein. The ears of the bare crested breeds are standing and large, and the paulder-puff is hanging. Teeth, like most hairless ones, are characterized by a scissor bite. Paws of this breed of hare form - narrow and long, with miniature elongated bones of the wrist. At the tip of her tail is a fluffy brush. The naked Chinese crested coat is very short, and in the downy crested coat the coat consists exclusively of the cover (without undercoat). Weight does not exceed 6 kilograms, and the height at the withers is 33 centimeters. Color can be any.
Character
Clever and energetic Chinese crested dog character is complaisant and playful. She can easily live in the same territory with other domestic pets. Chinese Crested and children - an excellent tandem. Both are fun together. Surprisingly, these animals unobtrusively, but aggressively intrude into the human space, placing it to themselves. Quickly become pets with all family members.
If you decide to do Chinese crested training, you should start at the age of three weeks. Usually, special skills are not required from such dogs, it is enough that she is trained in "good manners".
Care and maintenance
The main care for the Chinese crested dog is reduced to caring for her hair. Of course, if it's a Powder Puff. It should be washed once a week with shampoo, and combed every two days. If you regularly take care of Chinese crested, then
It is necessary to pay special attention to the nutrition of the dog, because it has large energy inputs, and the fat layer is very thin. That the dog does not freeze, the food should be high-grade.
When walking in cold weather on the Chinese crested should wear overalls.
Like the rest of the breeds, the Chinese crested dog is susceptible to certain diseases, including keratoconjunctivitis, dislocation of the kneecap, difficult delivery and Perthes disease. Often the Chinese crested dog has an allergy to food or cosmetics, so do not overdo it.