How to Learn About Chinese Crested Puppies

If you are deciding whether a Chinese crested puppy would be the perfect pet companion for you, perhaps because you saw one on television and liked it, take the necessary amount of time to research the Chinese crested breed. A variety of resources are available to help you learn everything you need to know about raising a Chinese crested puppy and the breed in general.

Things You'll Need

  • Books
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Instructions

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      Read general dog books, such as "An Identification Guide to Dog Breeds" by Don Harper, or a more specific one, like "What Kind of Dog Is That?: Rare &Unusual Breeds of Dogs" by Susan and Daniel Cohen. You can also find books written specifically about Chinese cresteds, such as "Chinese Crested: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog" by Juliette Cunliffe, Isabelle Francais and Carol Ann Johnson; "Chinese Cresteds" by Anna Morton; and "A New Owner's Guide to Chinese Cresteds: AKC Rank 72" by Joseph Rachunas.

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      Contact Chinese crested rescue groups, whose members are dedicated to the breed and committed to finding the perfect home for every animal in their care. The rescue group will know everything there is to know about the breed as well as the personalities and needs of individual dogs in their care. Find rescue group contact information at AllAboutDogsandCats.com and AKC.org or from groups' individual Web sites.

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      Research and talk to breeders who have specific knowledge of Chinese crested puppies. You want to talk to a reputable breeder rather than a puppy mill-style breeder, who is only interested in making a profit. Reputable breeders are committed to finding a good home for their puppies as well as taking care to breed healthy dogs with good temperaments. AKC.org has listings of Chinese crested breeders you can contact.

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      Visit the Chinese crested puppies at the rescue groups and breeders. A breeder may have more puppies than a rescue group, but when learning more about a puppy, it is best to see the parents to get an idea of what your puppy may grow up to look like. A rescue group will probably have a more diverse group of adult Chinese crested dogs. At the breeders, spend time with the puppies and watch their interactions within the litter as well as with adult dogs. Each puppy will have a different personality and a different position within the litter, but you will be able to get an overall opinion of the breed by interacting with the puppies as well as the adults.