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 The exact origin of the Chinese Crested may remain a mystery but it is believed to have evolved from African hairless dogs that were acquired by the Chinese and reduced in size.
At one time it was known as the Chinese Ship Dog since Chinese sailors often took the breed along on voyages to hunt down shipboard vermin. Pups were often traded with merchants in port cities and even today the breed can be found in ancient port cities around the world.
Spanish explorers found the Chinese Crested Dogs in Mexico and parts of Central South America as early as the 1500s. The breed was also found in Africa and Asia in the 1700s and 1800s.
They first appeared in European paintings and prints in the mid-19th century. They first appeared at dog shows on this continent in the late 1800s.
A loving companion, the breed is playful and entertaining.
Though gay, alert and lively, their exercise needs are easily met with a daily walk and some playtime. |
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