Buyer question
Is a Chinese Crested good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Chinese Crested 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy, people-focused).
Source: the Chinese Crested page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Chinese Crested in the Animal Library
The detail
A toy breed that comes in two varieties: the Hairless, with silky hair on the head, tail and feet, and the Powderpuff, with a full soft coat. Affectionate, playful and devoted, the Crested wants to be with its person and does poorly left alone.
- Temperament
- Affectionate, playful, alert
- Best fit
- Adults, homebodies
- Trainability
- 3 out of 5 (Willing, sensitive)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Walks plus play daily)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Skin care or daily brushing)
What to weigh
Hairless Cresteds need sunscreen, coats and skin care, and often have missing teeth. Powderpuffs need regular brushing. Both are clingy and prone to separation anxiety.