Chinese Crested Breed Standard
"Toy Group"
General Appearance
A toy dog, fine-boned, elegant and graceful. The
distinct varieties are born in the same litter. The
Hairless with hair only on the head, tail and feet
and the Powderpuff, completely covered with hair.
The breed serves as a loving companion, playful and
entertaining.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size - Ideally 11 to 13 inches. However, dogs that
are slightly larger or smaller may be given full
consideration. Proportion – rectangular-proportioned
to allow for freedom of movement. Body length
from withers to base of tail is slightly longer than
the height at the withers. Substance – Fine-boned
and slender but not so refined as to appear
breakable or alternatively, not a robust, heavy
structure.
Head
Expression - Alert and intense. Eyes - Almond-
shaped, set wide apart. Dark-colored dogs have
dark-colored eyes, and lighter-colored dogs may
have lighter-colored eyes. Eye rims match the
coloring of the dog. Ears - Uncropped large and
erect, placed so that the base of the ear is level
with the outside corner of the eye. Skull - The skull
is arched gently over the occiput from ear to ear.
Distance from occiput to stop equal to distance from
stop to tip of nose. The head is wedge-shaped
viewed from above and the side. Stop - Slight but
distinct. Muzzle - Cheeks taper cleanly into the
muzzle. Nose - Dark in dark-colored dogs; may be
lighter in lighter-colored dogs. Pigment is solid. Lips
- Lips are clean and tight. Bite - Scissors or level
in both varieties. Missing teeth in the Powderpuff
are to be faulted. The Hairless variety is not to be
penalized for absence of full dentition.
Neck, Topline, Body
Neck - Neck is lean and clean, slightly arched from
the withers to the base of the skull and carried
high. Topline - Level to slightly sloping croup. Body
- Brisket extends to the elbow. Breastbone is not
prominent. Ribs are well developed. The depth of
the chest tapers to a moderate tuck-up at the
flanks. Light in loin. Tail - Tail is slender and
tapers to a curve. It is long enough to reach the
hock. When dog is in motion, the tail is carried
gaily and may be carried slightly forward over the
back. At rest the tail is down with a slight curve
upward at the end resembling a sickle. In the
Hairless variety, two-thirds of the end of the tail
is covered by long, flowing feathering referred to
as a plume. The Powderpuff variety's tail is
completely covered with hair.
Forequarters
Angulation - Layback of shoulders is 45 degrees to
point of shoulder allowing for good reach. Shoulders
- Clean and narrow. Elbows - Close to body. Legs -
Long, slender and straight. Pasterns - Upright, fine
and strong. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet - Hare
foot, narrow with elongated toes. Nails are trimmed
to moderate length.
Hindquarters
Angulation - Stifle moderately angulated. From hock
joint to ground perpendicular. Dewclaws may be
removed. Feet - Same as forequarters.
Coat
The Hairless variety has hair on certain portions of
the body: the head (called a crest), the tail (called
a plume) and the feet from the toes to the front
pasterns and rear hock joints (called socks). The
texture of all hair is soft and silky, flowing to any
length. Placement of hair is not as important as
overall type. Areas that have hair usually taper off
slightly. Wherever the body is hairless, the skin is
soft and smooth. Head Crest begins at the stop and
tapers off between the base of the skull and the
back of the neck. Hair on the ears and face is
permitted on the Hairless and may be trimmed for
neatness in both varieties. Tail Plume is described
under Tail. The Powderpuff variety is completely
covered with a double soft and silky coat. Close
examination reveals long thin guard hairs over the
short silky undercoat. The coat is straight, of
moderate density and length. Excessively heavy,
kinky or curly coat is to be penalized. Grooming is
minimal-consisting of presenting a clean and neat
appearance.
Color
Any color or combination of colors.
Gait
Lively, agile and smooth without being stilted or
hackneyed. Comes and goes at a trot moving in a
straight line.
Temperament
Gay and alert.
Approved June 12, 1990
Effective April 1, 1991
"Toy Group"
General Appearance
A toy dog, fine-boned, elegant and graceful. The
distinct varieties are born in the same litter. The
Hairless with hair only on the head, tail and feet
and the Powderpuff, completely covered with hair.
The breed serves as a loving companion, playful and
entertaining.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size - Ideally 11 to 13 inches. However, dogs that
are slightly larger or smaller may be given full
consideration. Proportion – rectangular-proportioned
to allow for freedom of movement. Body length
from withers to base of tail is slightly longer than
the height at the withers. Substance – Fine-boned
and slender but not so refined as to appear
breakable or alternatively, not a robust, heavy
structure.
Head
Expression - Alert and intense. Eyes - Almond-
shaped, set wide apart. Dark-colored dogs have
dark-colored eyes, and lighter-colored dogs may
have lighter-colored eyes. Eye rims match the
coloring of the dog. Ears - Uncropped large and
erect, placed so that the base of the ear is level
with the outside corner of the eye. Skull - The skull
is arched gently over the occiput from ear to ear.
Distance from occiput to stop equal to distance from
stop to tip of nose. The head is wedge-shaped
viewed from above and the side. Stop - Slight but
distinct. Muzzle - Cheeks taper cleanly into the
muzzle. Nose - Dark in dark-colored dogs; may be
lighter in lighter-colored dogs. Pigment is solid. Lips
- Lips are clean and tight. Bite - Scissors or level
in both varieties. Missing teeth in the Powderpuff
are to be faulted. The Hairless variety is not to be
penalized for absence of full dentition.
Neck, Topline, Body
Neck - Neck is lean and clean, slightly arched from
the withers to the base of the skull and carried
high. Topline - Level to slightly sloping croup. Body
- Brisket extends to the elbow. Breastbone is not
prominent. Ribs are well developed. The depth of
the chest tapers to a moderate tuck-up at the
flanks. Light in loin. Tail - Tail is slender and
tapers to a curve. It is long enough to reach the
hock. When dog is in motion, the tail is carried
gaily and may be carried slightly forward over the
back. At rest the tail is down with a slight curve
upward at the end resembling a sickle. In the
Hairless variety, two-thirds of the end of the tail
is covered by long, flowing feathering referred to
as a plume. The Powderpuff variety's tail is
completely covered with hair.
Forequarters
Angulation - Layback of shoulders is 45 degrees to
point of shoulder allowing for good reach. Shoulders
- Clean and narrow. Elbows - Close to body. Legs -
Long, slender and straight. Pasterns - Upright, fine
and strong. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet - Hare
foot, narrow with elongated toes. Nails are trimmed
to moderate length.
Hindquarters
Angulation - Stifle moderately angulated. From hock
joint to ground perpendicular. Dewclaws may be
removed. Feet - Same as forequarters.
Coat
The Hairless variety has hair on certain portions of
the body: the head (called a crest), the tail (called
a plume) and the feet from the toes to the front
pasterns and rear hock joints (called socks). The
texture of all hair is soft and silky, flowing to any
length. Placement of hair is not as important as
overall type. Areas that have hair usually taper off
slightly. Wherever the body is hairless, the skin is
soft and smooth. Head Crest begins at the stop and
tapers off between the base of the skull and the
back of the neck. Hair on the ears and face is
permitted on the Hairless and may be trimmed for
neatness in both varieties. Tail Plume is described
under Tail. The Powderpuff variety is completely
covered with a double soft and silky coat. Close
examination reveals long thin guard hairs over the
short silky undercoat. The coat is straight, of
moderate density and length. Excessively heavy,
kinky or curly coat is to be penalized. Grooming is
minimal-consisting of presenting a clean and neat
appearance.
Color
Any color or combination of colors.
Gait
Lively, agile and smooth without being stilted or
hackneyed. Comes and goes at a trot moving in a
straight line.
Temperament
Gay and alert.
Approved June 12, 1990
Effective April 1, 1991
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