Chinese Crested - Powder Puff
Breed Profile
Group: Toy
Colour: Any
Lifespan: 15 years
Powder Puffs are sensitive, fun-loving and stubborn dogs.
Owner's Guide
Cresteds are lively, affectionate dogs and are devoted to their owners.
Originally bred to be a companion.
Special characteristics
The Chinese Crested is friendly, and likes to be with people.
Exercise requirements
Low.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, devoted
children puppies and adults may be injured by boisterous children
other pets good
strangers friendly
unfamiliar dogs friendly if well socialized
Perfect owner
Sociable, affectionate owner who will perform daily coat care.
Potential problems
May be difficult to housetrain and prone to territory marking, particularly if male.
The Powder Puff variety will need daily grooming to keep its silky fur free of tangles.
The Powder Puff's face is usually shaved for shows.
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