The crested dog is also known as: Chinese hairless dog, half-haired dog, Chinese naked dog, Chinese food dog, Chinese royal naked dog, mainly distributed in the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. This dog is one of the only hairless dog breeds in the world. The Chinese crested dog is a small toy dog ​​originating in China. It is named because it has a crest on its head, which looks very similar to the hats worn by officials of the Qing Dynasty. There are two variants of the Chinese crested dog. The United States began to introduce it in 1975. It is a toy dog, small in size, generally no more than 33 cm in height.

1. Living habits of crested dogs

Although the crested dog does not have much hair on its body, it has strong adaptability to the hot and cold climate. According to research, this kind of dog has its own heating system in its body, and its central nervous system can automatically operate to regulate body temperature. Its body temperature is about 2 degrees higher than that of humans, and its body temperature will rise a bit after eating. Suitable for keeping company with children, suitable for urban breeding, not suitable for hot weather, difficult to adapt to cold climate, and does not require frequent grooming. If cared for with care, the skin of a hairless dog is very soft and heals quickly from injury, but it is still thicker and rougher than the skin of a long-haired dog.

2. Characteristics of crested dogs

Overall characteristics: Small in stature, generally no more than 33cm tall. His skin color is a variety of colors. Common ones include black with blue patches, and pink with brown patches.

Personality: The crested dog loves to be clean, does not shed hair, has a docile personality, and likes to be close to people. It is a kind of toy dog ​​that is very suitable for family breeding.

Head: The crested dog is small, triangular in shape, with a long mouth and a black nose; the ears are of medium size, kept upright at all times, and the ears are slightly feathered.

Body: Crested dogs are small dogs, small in size and slender in body; their limbs are moderately long and flexible, making them easy to run. The tail is of medium length and slightly feathered.

3. How to raise crested dogs

(1) Diet

When raising crested dogs, you must first develop a good habit of eating regularly. Crested dogs are very gluttonous, so the owner must feed them a certain amount and not allow them to eat too much. Generally, the feeding utensils should be removed after 10-20 minutes after feeding, regardless of whether the animal has finished eating. Food quality requirements are high, and non-vegetarian food is indispensable every day. Feed 200-250 grams of fresh chicken, fresh pork or fish, and beef a day. Meat should be minced and cooked until medium-cooked before feeding.

(2) Beauty

Crested dogs have very little body hair, so grooming Chinese Crested dogs requires less work. Combing and trimming the hair is simpler than grooming other dogs. In summer, in order to protect the health of your dog's coat, you must promptly prevent exposure to the sun.

(3) Low amount of exercise

Crested dogs do not need too much exercise. They only need to be allowed to walk around or jump around indoors., a walk is enough. This dog also likes to play with toys. You can give it some toys to let it move around the toys.

(4)Environmental sanitation

Owners should frequently clean the kennel environment to provide a clean and comfortable living environment for crested dogs. The quality of the owner's living environment can also be improved, which is also very beneficial to the owner's health.

4. Crested Dog Training Elements

(1)Patience

The crested dog is a rare breed among pet dogs. If you want to train an obedient crested dog, you cannot rely on beating and scolding. The owner's patient guidance and timely rewards are a very important part of training the crested dog.

(2) Unify passwords and gestures

Crested dogs are very smart dogs. As long as they are properly trained and given clear instructions, they can be trained to do many actions by their owners, but owners must not be too hasty when training their dogs. It is best to develop unified commands and gestures to guide him during training.

5. How much does a crested dog cost?

Crested dogs are relatively rare, have their unique appearance and intelligence, and are sold at a relatively high price. The price of puppies is between 2,100 and 8,800, and the price of adult crested dogs is generally more than tens of thousands of yuan.

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