"Hairless dogs" refers to certain breeds of dogs that do not have fur or have very little hair on their bodies.
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There are only a handful of truly
hairless dog breeds, these include the American hairless terrier, the Chinese crested (hairless,) the hairless Khala, the Peruvian Inca Orchid and the Xoloitzcuintle.
The Chinese Crested is hardly the only breed
of hairless dog with a weird bit of fur on top of its head.
Dogs with long hair such as cocker spaniels or those with closely - cropped fur such as Labrador retrievers are equally likely to make someone sneeze, and even
hairless dogs like the Chinese crested or sphinx cats can produce allergens.
The second theory is that small
hairless dogs from China were brought to Mexico by Spanish traders and then bred with native dogs.
Wild horses, cattle and the intriguingly comical
Peruvian hairless dogs are interspersed with the occasional fellow walker and railway staff, but for the most part, you'll be walking alone in almost complete peace.
But the general consensus is that the breed evolved from
African hairless dogs which were reduced in size by the Chinese.
The weak,
hairless dog with crusted - over skin was spotted sleeping on a thrown - out mattress.
More likely the breed has African origins, potentially with some Mexican
Hairless Dog in the bloodline as well.
The exact origin of the Chinese Crested is unknown, but it believed to have evolved from African
hairless dogs which were reduced in size by the Chinese.
The most common and most likely theory is that Chihuahuas are descended from the Techichi, a companion dog favored by the Toltic civilization in Mexico and the
smaller hairless dog brought from Asia to North America via Alaska.
Ms. Wood also founded the American
Hairless Dog Club in 1959, which was eventually incorporated into the American Chinese Crested Club (ACCC) in 1978.
The list for these types of dogs includes Poodles, Shih Tzus and Yorkshire Terriers,
mostly hairless dogs like the Chinese Crested, and larger breeds like Portuguese Water Dogs and Schnauzers.
Whether you have a Chinese
Crested hairless dog or a densely - furred Husky (or anything in - between), this neoprene - padded collar will be comfortable around his neck.
Although hairless dogs have been found in many places in the world, it is unlikely that the origins of the modern Chinese crested dog are in China.
Although it is impossible to determine their exact pedigree, it is believed that the Peruvian Inca Orchid descended from the Mexican
hairless dog known as the Xoloitzcuintli introduced to Peru by Ecuadorian sea - traders.
When Christopher arrived in the Caribbean in 1492, his journal entries noted the presence of
strange hairless dogs, that were revealed to be Xolos.
It was during the summer on a hot Saturday afternoon when someone showed up to the clinic with a
little hairless dog, who was literally was on death's door.
Its country of origin is difficult to trace back
because hairless dogs have been present in different parts of the world.
What many people don't realize, however, is that there are several
distinct hairless dog breeds, each with their own unique history and appearance.
On the other end of the spectrum you can
find hairless dogs, such as the Chinese crested dog.
Naturally hairless dog breeds include the following: American hairless terrier, Chinese Crested, Hairless Khala, Peruvian Inca Orchid, and the Xoloitzcuintli.
It is thought that in ancient times
large hairless dogs from Africa were brought to China, where after generations of breeding they were reduced in size.
The exotic Peruvian Inca Orchid, a
mid-sized hairless dog that sports a natural mohawk that matches the boy your daughter brought home senior year.
Like
most hairless dog breeds, the Chinese crested comes in two varieties, with and without fur, which are born in the same litter: the Powderpuff and the Hairless.
As their categorization indicates, for all intents and purposes these dogs lack hair / fur; though some may claim a smattering here and there like the C hinese Crested dog (one of the more
popular hairless dogs).
Even recent DNA research into early New World breeds which has found clues to the origins of the Xolo and the
Peruvian Hairless Dog is largely silent about the Chihuahua.
The Chinese Crested, also known as the Crested, the Chinese Hairless, the Chinese Edible Dog, the Chinese Ship Dog, the Chinese Royal Hairless and the Puff, is believed to have descended from
African hairless dogs which were reduced in size by selective breeding in China.
Her current pup Clyde is a crested so Judi is familiar with the special care needs of these
nearly hairless dogs.
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They may look a little silly, but a hairless Sphynx cat or
hairless dogs like the Chinese Crested and Xoloitzcuintli might expose you to less dander.
Others seek low - maintenance dogs with wiry or shorter hair, or
even hairless dogs, who are easier to manage, groom and clean up after in the home.