CHINESE NAKED DOG
Already used in the XII century by the Chinese as guardian of treasures and hunters. There are two varieties, the bald, properly said (Hairless), even when it has some kind of turf on the head and hair on the tail and paws and the other called Powder Puff, covered with a fine and silky hair.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Besides the bald ones or the ones covered with a fine hair, they can be of two types: graceful, with fine bones (Deer variety) or with a more robust complexion (Cobby variety). The bald ones demand lots of care because their skin gets dry easily and gets sunburns. A lot of years serving as pet have made this dog very fond of human company and the comfort of the house. They are intelligent and good guardians. Very active, they can't be quiet for long periods of time. kong dog toy
PHYSICAL ASPECT
The naked one, properly said (Hairless) has a soft and warm skin. It normally has a tuft on the higher part of the head and hairy high shoes and tail. The Powder Puff has a very subtle exterior hair, formed by long and fine hair. Both of them have dark eyes, separated from each other. Very big and straight ears (they can also be hanging on the Powder Puff). The tail goes straight or turns over the back when they are in motion and hanging when they are still. The last two thirds of the tail are always covered with light hair. Light and flexible body, with slender front paws and muscular rear quarters.
PRACTICAL DATA
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13 years.
- PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Moderate.
- MAINTENANCE: Difficult.
- LEVEL OF NOISE: Noisy.
- HEALTH PROBLEMS: The Hairless variety has a very vulnerable skin.
- HEIGHT: 23 – 33 cm.
BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)
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