Hairless Chinese Crested dog breed laying down with head tilted against white background
Hairless Chinese Crested dog breed laying down with head tilted against white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Toy

weight

8 to 12 pounds

height

11 to 13 inches

family

Primitive

Traits and Characteristics

type

Toy

weight

8 to 12 pounds

height

11 to 13 inches

family

Primitive

Fine-boned, sensitive, and playful, the Chinese Crested is a striking dog with elegant and graceful lines. There are two varieties, the Powderpuff, which has a soft double coat, and the Hairless, which has smooth and soft skin with hair on the crest, plume, feet, and lower legs. 

  • Energy Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 1 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 4 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 5 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 5 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 1 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 3 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 4 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 2 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 4 in 5