This miniature dog with long haircertainly evokes delight and tenderness of others. In its name there is an adjective "downy", since these individuals are also hairless. This is a naked species of the breed.
The breed of dogs is distinguished by its endurance and greatlife expectancy. The Chinese downy crested dog protects its dwelling and will always let the owner know about uninvited guests. These pets are well-bred, reserved and tactful, especially these character traits appear in the presence of strangers. Dogs are easy to train, they have good health and mentality.
Chinese downy crested dog was bredaround 1500 BC. There is no common opinion about the origin of the breed. According to one version, the animals were brought by the Aztecs who attacked Mexico. The Mexicans also used chihuahua in the temples for the service. Perhaps, as a result of crossing these breeds, the Chinese Crested dog also turned out.
Growth at the withers in the animal reaches up to 30 cm, weight -up to 5 kg. Chinese downy crested dog has the following characteristics: color can be very diverse, both monophonic and combined. The head of the dog is an elegant flat form, on which there is a characteristic crest. Eyes are black, on one line with them are ears, which are both standing and hanging. The tail of animals with a tassel at the end is high.
The diet of dogs is quite simple.Chinese crested dog down with pleasure will eat ordinary canned food for dogs, fruits and vegetables. For proper growth of teeth and bones, it is necessary to include in the diet calcium and phosphorus, which are found in dairy products and fish.
In breeding animals mustto be present as downy and naked. To do this it is necessary to exclude the extinction of one or another species of the breed. In the litter of animals, both those representatives of the genus can also be present. And it's hard to guess which dogs are born. In naked parents, only downy individuals can be born and vice versa.