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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