Chinese Crested

Chinese mariners first carried this breed on the boats to stow below the crest to hunt vermin, but by mid-nineteenth century they were seen in European art. Chinese Crested come in 2 different types, those bearing hair and those that are hairless. The small breed weighs in at under 10 pounds and stands at around 12 inches. The hairless variety are prone to many skin irritations, but they make great companions for any family, preferably gentle people.