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Chinese crested dog
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Chinese crested dog

Breed of toy dog developed in China, notable for being hairless except for large plumes on its head, feet and tail. Its skin has a blue or pink tinge, sometimes with black spots. Lightly built, it weighs up to 5.5 kg/12 lb.

The ‘Powder Puff’ variety has long, plume-like, very fine hair all over its body.



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A dog show judge must choose between a best-of-breed Newfoundland and a best-of-breed Hairless Chinese Crested (yes, there is such a "dog") for the coveted blue ribbon, which will make an enormous difference, financially and sexually, in the winner's life.
Best in show by Schubert, Leda / The Horn Book Magazine
Also, this fur-free dog is part of a breed, or group of organisms that descended from common ancestors, called the Chinese crested hairless.
Winning looks by Bryner, Jeanna / Science World
3 -- 4) A jointed silicone sculpture of a hairless Chinese crested show dog awaits application of angora and human hair at the Burman Studio in Burbank.
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