Interesting Information on Cresteds
Chinese Cresteds On The Road with Kubai Khan
Cathay Royale Chinese Cresteds coming from China to the West with Marco Polo and Kubai Khan. They are the royal dogs of China loved by emporers and empressess. These tiny toy breed dogs are hairless and non-shedding and make wonderful bedmates: teacup puppies, rubies, horses, red roses, blue skies, diamonds, majestic puppies, royal robe, Chinese Empress, Mongolia, dancing dogs
Here are some interesting articles on Chinese Cresteds:
http://www.mostinterestingfacts.com/animal/top-10-most-expensive-pets-in-the-world.html
http://www.petsbest.com/pet-insurance-articles/mostexpensivepets.aspx
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1373952/Dog-owner-spends-20-000-Britains-expensive-pet-wedding.html
http://www.decodedstuff.com/the-15-most-expensive-pets-in-the-world/
Here is a link to a site with information and great pictures of Chinese Cresteds.
http://www.dirjournal.com/info/the-smallest-dogs/
According to the book A Celebration of Rare Breeds, “The Chinese crested is a fine boned, small dog who is wonderfully graceful. His ears are erect and rather large. His almond shaped eyes are dark and radiate warmth...The Chinese crested has long and amazingly dexterous toes. Owners say they can curl their toes around your fingers. Males measure less than 13 inches at the shoulder, while females may not exceed 12 inches.”
Other books on Chinese Cresteds:
"The Complete Chinese Crested" By: Brenda Jones
"A Celebration Of The Chinese Crested" Past and Present By: Deidre Petrie
"The Chinese Crested Hairless and Powderpuff" By: Dottie Thompson
"A New Owner’s Guide To Chinese Cresteds" By: Joseph Rachunas
"How To Raise And Train A Chinese Crested" By: Edita Van der Lyn
"A Chinese Crested Dog For Me" By: Mirrie Cardew
"Chinese Crested" By: Juliette Cunliffe
"The Hairless Dogs Of The World" By: Silvia G. Gorwill
http://www.mostinterestingfacts.com/animal/top-10-most-expensive-pets-in-the-world.html
http://www.petsbest.com/pet-insurance-articles/mostexpensivepets.aspx
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1373952/Dog-owner-spends-20-000-Britains-expensive-pet-wedding.html
http://www.decodedstuff.com/the-15-most-expensive-pets-in-the-world/
Here is a link to a site with information and great pictures of Chinese Cresteds.
http://www.dirjournal.com/info/the-smallest-dogs/
According to the book A Celebration of Rare Breeds, “The Chinese crested is a fine boned, small dog who is wonderfully graceful. His ears are erect and rather large. His almond shaped eyes are dark and radiate warmth...The Chinese crested has long and amazingly dexterous toes. Owners say they can curl their toes around your fingers. Males measure less than 13 inches at the shoulder, while females may not exceed 12 inches.”
Other books on Chinese Cresteds:
"The Complete Chinese Crested" By: Brenda Jones
"A Celebration Of The Chinese Crested" Past and Present By: Deidre Petrie
"The Chinese Crested Hairless and Powderpuff" By: Dottie Thompson
"A New Owner’s Guide To Chinese Cresteds" By: Joseph Rachunas
"How To Raise And Train A Chinese Crested" By: Edita Van der Lyn
"A Chinese Crested Dog For Me" By: Mirrie Cardew
"Chinese Crested" By: Juliette Cunliffe
"The Hairless Dogs Of The World" By: Silvia G. Gorwill
Full information on the standards for Chinese Cresteds can be found on the American Kennel Club website: http://www.akc.org/breeds/chinese_crested/
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