Crowned Chinese Cresteds

Crowned Chinese Cresteds I am an Owner Handler preservation breeder of Champion AKC registered Chinese Crested dogs. I have owned, loved this breed since 2006.

I am an AKC Breeder of Merit and an advocate for breed health as well as education.

Soaking up the rays…
06/19/2026

Soaking up the rays…

MYTH #10: Missing Teeth Mean a Chinese Crested Is UnhealthyThis is one I hear all the time.Someone looks in a Hairless ...
06/19/2026

MYTH #10: Missing Teeth Mean a Chinese Crested Is Unhealthy

This is one I hear all the time.

Someone looks in a Hairless Chinese Crested's mouth, sees missing teeth, and immediately assumes the dog is unhealthy, poorly bred, or hasn't been cared for properly.

The truth is that missing teeth are often simply part of being a Hairless Chinese Crested.

The same gene that gives us the Hairless variety also affects tooth development. That's why many Hairless Cresteds are missing teeth, have peg teeth, or have dentition that looks very different from what you'd expect in most other breeds.
What's interesting is that there isn't a simple relationship between coat and teeth. A dog with very little body hair may have almost a full mouth of teeth, while a heavily furnished Hairless may be missing quite a few.

I've seen Hairless Cresteds with nearly complete dentition, and I've seen others with very few teeth at all. Both can be healthy, happy dogs living perfectly normal lives.
Of course, that doesn't mean dental health isn't important. Teeth lost to periodontal disease, injury, or neglect are a completely different issue. Every Crested still needs proper dental care regardless of how many teeth they were born with.

One fact many people don't realize is that AKC does not penalize missing teeth in the Hairless variety. Powderpuffs, however, are expected to have normal dentition.
So no, missing teeth don't automatically mean a Chinese Crested is unhealthy.
Sometimes it simply means you're looking at a Hairless Chinese Crested.

MYTH #9: All Chinese Cresteds Must Have Dark EyesThis is one of those topics that seems to come up over and over again ...
06/18/2026

MYTH #9: All Chinese Cresteds Must Have Dark Eyes

This is one of those topics that seems to come up over and over again in the Chinese Crested community.

You'll often hear people say that Cresteds must have dark eyes, but if you actually read the breed standards, the answer isn't quite that simple.

The AKC standard states that dark-colored dogs have dark-colored eyes, and lighter-colored dogs may have lighter-colored eyes. That means the standard itself recognizes that eye color can vary depending on the dog's coloring.

The UKC standard goes a step further and specifically states that eye color may range from very dark to very light depending on skin color.

Part of the confusion comes from what people mean when they say "light eyes." Some are referring to lighter shades of brown, amber, hazel, or honey-colored eyes, while others include blue eyes in that category as well.

What isn't really up for debate is that lighter eyes do occur naturally in the breed. The bigger discussion is how different registries and individual judges view those eyes when evaluating a dog.

So, is it true that all Chinese Cresteds must have dark eyes?

MYTH !

Eye color can vary in Chinese Cresteds, and the breed standards themselves acknowledge that variation. As with many things in our breed, the details matter, and sometimes the answer depends on which standard you're reading.

Echo isn’t taking this work day very seriously
06/17/2026

Echo isn’t taking this work day very seriously

Who Really Should Be Judging the Dogs?When we talk about the future of our breed, how much responsibility belongs to jud...
06/17/2026

Who Really Should Be Judging the Dogs?

When we talk about the future of our breed, how much responsibility belongs to judges, and how much belongs to breeders?

Have you ever really stopped and thought about it?

I hear a lot of exhibitors blame judges when dogs that lack breed type are rewarded. But the more I think about it, the more I wonder if we're asking judges to solve a problem that starts long before show day. After all, judges can only judge the dogs we bring into the ring.

I'm not saying judges aren't influenced by handler relationships, reputations, or personal preferences. But why are we making their decisions easier by filling the ring with dogs that don't belong there in the first place?

No dog is perfect. Every dog has faults.

The question isn't whether a dog has faults. The question is whether its virtues outweigh its faults and whether it truly represents the direction we want our breed to go.

At what point do we take off the breeder goggles? At what point do we honestly look at a puppy or an adult dog and say: "This one isn't quite what I hoped for."

I'm seeing tails carried so tightly they remind me of other breeds. Dogs so high in the rear that balance and outline are lost. Powderpuffs whose coat texture requires extensive grooming and manipulation to create the appearance of correct coat.

And this is a TOY BREED. We need to stop using the word "slightly" to justify dogs that are clearly beyond toy breed proportions and type.

So all of this makes me wonder...Are we sometimes so focused on winning ribbons that we forget we're supposed to be preserving a breed?

Not every puppy is going to be show quality. The truth is that few are. Not every show dog is going to be breeding quality. And there shouldn't be any shame in that. In fact, isn't being able to recognize that one of the most important responsibilities of a breeder?

Sometimes the easiest way to identify breeder goggles is to ask a simple question:
If you feel the need to use filters, editing tools, creative angles, excessive grooming, or strategic stacking to hide faults, do you already know those faults are there?

Honest evaluation begins when we stop asking how to disguise weaknesses and start asking whether the dog's strengths outweigh them.

The future of our breed won't be determined by the dogs that win today. It will be determined by the dogs we choose to breed tomorrow.

What do you think?

Are breeders being honest enough when evaluating their own dogs?

Let's discuss.

#8 – A Hairless Should Have No Body HairMYTH OR FACT?Many people hear the word hairless and assume that means completel...
06/17/2026

#8 – A Hairless Should Have No Body Hair

MYTH OR FACT?

Many people hear the word hairless and assume that means completely bald from head to toe. In reality, Hairless Chinese Cresteds can have varying amounts of body hair.

A Chinese Crested is considered Hairless because it carries one copy of the FOXI3 gene associated with the Hairless variety. However, that gene determines whether the dog is Hairless or Powderpuff—it does not determine how much body hair the Hairless dog will have.

That's why Hairless Cresteds can range from very bare to what breeders often call a "hairy hairless."

In fact, many of the Hairless dogs seen in the show ring today carry enough body hair that regular shaving or clipping is needed to maintain the traditional Hairless appearance. The beautiful flowing crest, socks, and plume that many people admire are often found on dogs that naturally grow more hair, not less.

The amount of body hair can vary tremendously from one Hairless dog to another, and grooming often plays a much larger role in appearance than many newcomers realize.

So....MYTH….Hairless does not mean hair-free. A Hairless Chinese Crested is defined by genetics, but the amount of body hair is a separate trait that can vary widely from dog to dog.

What about you? Do you prefer a very bare Hairless, or do you love the look of a hairy hairless with abundant furnishings?

“You really don’t need to sit here do you?” - Tink & Cali
06/16/2026

“You really don’t need to sit here do you?” - Tink & Cali

We post available dogs and then they disappear. No one knows where they go except me unless the new owner starts posti...
06/16/2026

We post available dogs and then they disappear. No one knows where they go except me unless the new owner starts posting sooo….

This is Wednesday. You may remember her from a month ago. I was helping another breeder place her at 7 months because she was a little on the smaller side. She had sooooo much interest (7k+ post views and over 2 dozen DMs). She ended up in Palm Springs where she is living the life of luxury and being a very supportive and needed addition to someone’s life who needed her right now.

Isn’t she beautiful ????

#7 – You Can't Breed Two Hairless CrestedsMYTH OR FACT?This topic has been debated in the Chinese Crested breed for dec...
06/16/2026

#7 – You Can't Breed Two Hairless Cresteds

MYTH OR FACT?

This topic has been debated in the Chinese Crested breed for decades and remains one of the most controversial discussions among breeders.

Many breeders have successfully bred Hairless-to-Hairless pairings for generations and see no reason to avoid them. Others prefer Hairless-to-Powderpuff breedings and believe they offer advantages for maintaining diversity within a breeding program.

Part of the debate centers around the Hairless gene itself. Many breeders accept the long-held theory that puppies inheriting two copies of the Hairless gene do not survive development, resulting in fewer puppies being born from Hairless-to-Hairless breedings.

Others question whether the evidence is as clear-cut as it is often presented and believe the subject deserves continued discussion and research.

Adding another layer to the conversation, breeding practices vary around the world. In some European countries and breeding circles, Hairless-to-Hairless breedings are discouraged or restricted. In other countries they remain common and widely accepted.

The truth? Two Hairless Chinese Cresteds can be bred together. The real debate isn't whether it can be done. It's whether it should be done.

What do you think?

Have you changed your opinion on Hairless-to-Hairless breedings over the years, or do you feel the breed community already has the right approach?

Oh Tink…. The master of unfolding the blanket. Why do I bother ? I fold them in to nice throw pillows and she manages...
06/15/2026

Oh Tink…. The master of unfolding the blanket. Why do I bother ? I fold them in to nice throw pillows and she manages to unfold and cover up every time

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