Chinese Crested Dog
INTRODUCTION
Chinese Crested Dogs are Affectionate, Alert and Lively dogs they are from Toy group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity they rank # 77. These Chinese imports have no odor and are graceful toy dogs. They come in 2 varieties the hair less for which lotion or suns cream must be used so its skin doesn’t dry up and the powderpuff which is completely covered with a soft coat minimal grooming is required to keep this breed’s coat healthy and beautiful. These dogs are happy and alert and make great companions. Chinese Crested Dogs are Purebred, allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 61).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Playful, Lively, Happy, Alert
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Toy. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : China, Mexico, Africa
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Probably Evolved From African Dogs
2- Chinese Cresteds are often described as “cat-like;” they enjoy sitting in high places, like on the arm of a chair or on the back of a couch
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Chinese Crested Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Apricot, Chocolate, Cream, Tri-color, Blue
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 43 - 48cm (17 - 19in)
Height: 25 - 33cm (11 - 13in) -
TAIL
Long size tail
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WEIGHT
3.2 - 5.4 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
2 to 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
N/A
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Mexico and other parts of Central and South America as early as the 1500s
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ORIGIN
China, Mexico, Africa
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They're not gregarious, but they are intensely social and bond quickly within their pack. They don't accept strangers easily
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
No
