Eerie-Looking Halloween Chinese Crested Dog

Best Kept Secrets of the Chinese Crested Dog, Hairless and Powderpuff

Are you ready to see a dog that truly represents the Halloween spirit? Viewing the photo of this dog has made stomachs turn. It has also induced some nightmares. Enterprising individuals have brought these dogs in circus and carnivals. It has generated disdain for its freaky, creepy look. The best representative of a Halloween Dog is the three time undefeated champion for "The Ugliest Dog Contest" held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Northern California. His name was Sam and he was a hairless Chinese Crested Dog.

The Chinese Crested dog can have tiny Mohawks. Some can have profuse crest or hair on its head. The breed can have plume or hair on the tail and hair on the feet also called "socks".

Unknown, unseen, and unheard of, the hairless Chinese Crested dog has a twin variety, the Powderpuff. Unlike the horrendous look of the hairless Chinese Crested dog, the Powderpuff is simply beautiful. The Powderpuff's head is well chiseled. Chinese Crested Powderpuffs are covered with double coats. The coats grow from 3 to 6 inches long. The body has a miniature pony-like grace and elegance.

Interesting History

The Chinese found the Chinese Crested dogs to have mystical powers. They call them "healing dogs". These dogs were recommended for arthritic and bedridden patients. The dog's effect on a sick person was similar to the therapeutic use of a hot bottle. Research indicated that historically this breed was eaten during famine or served in dinner tables. This is one of the reasons its number today is low compared to other breeds.

The Chinese Crested enthusiasts claim its origins from Africa. However, its presence in Mexico, other parts of South America countries and a few warm countries shrouded the truth of its African origin. The Chinese Crested was considered a very precious commodity. It was mostly owned by royalties in China and traded in Europe for luxury items. The Chinese Crested has been carried by trading ships to many parts of the world as early as 3000 years ago.