Chinese crested dog, native to China, is characterized by hairless or sparse body, with long hair on the head and tail. His body is not large, belonging to a small toy dog. His skin tone is varied in color to skin tone. There are many theories about the origin of crested dogs. Some people say it comes from Mexico; some people say it originated in China, China has such a dog a long time ago, the Chinese crested dog in the American continent was imported from China; some people think it comes from Africa, the reason why it is called Chinese crested Dog, because the dog has a crown on its head, which is very similar to the hats of officials in the Qing Dynasty.

Morphological characteristics of Chinese crested dogs

The crested dog is a toy dog, the ideal adult dog height should be 23-33 cm, and the ideal adult dog weight should be 2-5.5 kg. Body slightly longer than shoulder height, slender bone, slender body, slender but not fragile, cannot: strong or bulky. Because of the crested hair on the top of the dog's head, which is very similar to the hats of officials in the Qing Dynasty, it was named the Chinese Crested Dog.

Knowledge of Chinese Crested Dog Breeding

Although the Chinese crested dog is known as one of the world's hairless dog breeds, it is also divided into two types: hairless and hairless. Of course, hairy breeds are considered defective. People who like dogs are lazy. Speaking of which, raising a crested dog is relatively easy. Due to its own defects, this dog has sparse hair, rarely suffers from skin diseases, does not shed, and does not require frequent bathing. Good character. Of course, you should also understand the basic situation of the dog when feeding it, so as to facilitate future feeding.

Chinese crested dog care focus

1. Crested dogs do not need a lot of exercise, and a proper indoor walk is enough.

2. The skin of crested dogs is bare and not protected by the coat, so it is easy to damage the skin sometimes.

3. The premolars with crowns are underdeveloped, not suitable for biting bones, and rarely biting things.

4. When raising crested dogs at home, remove sharp-edged furniture to avoid scratching the dog's skin.

5. Crested dogs are particularly sensitive to wool, so breeders should avoid wearing sweaters near it, and warm clothes in winter cannot be woven with wool.

Chinese crested dog special care

Chinese crested dogs have unique physiological characteristics. General dogs need to breathe to dissipate heat, and some also need to open their mouths and stick out their tongues to dissipate heat, but crested dogs are special. Its skin is connected to sweat glands. Sweat can be drained directly from the skin. Therefore, breeders should give it frequent baths and apply some baby skin oil on it to make it smooth.

Chinese crested dogs are very suitable for people with allergies and have no other special requirements for food.

Crested dogs are prone to knots and soiling. Breeders should pay attention to the daily care of their hair. For knots, you can first untie them by hand, then slowly pick them up with a needle comb, and finally take a shower. Diligent breeders do best with daily brushing. Crested dogs have less hair, which is still very trouble-free.

Chinese crested dog feeding points

Crested dogs do not have many requirements for food, as long as it is clean and delicious dog food, but not too hard food, because crested dogs have no premolars, the only food he likes is to eat fresh vegetables, eat less.

For the breeding of crested dogs, we must first develop a good habit of regular diet. The crested dog is very greedy, so the food must be moderate and not too much. Feeding tools should generally be removed 10-20 minutes after feeding, regardless of whether they have finished eating or not. High requirements for food quality, meat food can not be less every day. Feed fresh chicken, fresh pork or fish, and 200-250 grams of beef a day. The meat is minced and cooked to medium rare before feeding.

Chinese crested dogs don't need much exercise, just let them walk indoors or jump around. This dog also likes to play with toys, you can give him some toys to walk around, but don't use sharp and horned toys to prevent his skin from being punctured or chafed. Due to their hairless size, Chinese Crested dogs are prone to allergic reactions to wool, and it is best not to wear woolen clothing when the feeder is near.