Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #270110 in Books
• Published on: 1991-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

From the Inside Flap
Hairless breeds of dogs have been found in many parts of the world since earliest civilisation. The Xoloitzcuintli, featured in Brenda Jones's authoritative book, predates the Chinese Crested by some two thousand years and its existence has been well documented in numerous Mexican and South American cultures. The Chinese Crested, which is now the most popular of the hairless breeds, is unique because it carries a gene for a long coat. The myth grew up that this was so that the long-coated puppies could keep their littermates warm! Brenda Jones unravels fact from fiction and gives a definitive account of the history, genetics and care of this fascinating toy dog.

About the Author
Brenda Jones first came across the Chinese Crested in 1978 and since then she has become the leading breeder in the UK, with a tally of six home-bred UK champions, plus champions in the United States, Sweden, Finland, France and South Africa. Brenda and her husband Barrie are founder members of The Chinese Crested Club of Great Britain, and they were deeply involved in the campaign for the English Kennel Club to recognise both varieties of the breed - hairless and the long-coated powderpuff. Their kennel was founded in 1969 with the Kojak prefix, breeding Afghans and Smooth Fox Terriers, but now they both confess that their hearts have been stolen by the delightful and intelligent Chinese Crested.

Excerpted from The Complete Chinese Crested (Book of the Breed) by Brenda Jones. Copyright © 1991. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
The origin of the hairless breeds of dog of the world is steeped in myths and legends. It is thought that the numerous hairless breeds originated in Africa, hence its genus Canis Africanus. They have survived through the centuries and are found in many sub-tropical locations throughout the world. They have been located in Mexico, China, Turkey, Peru, Ethiopia, Paraguay, Argentina, the Caribbean and the Philippines. Archaeological evidence has shown that a small hairless dog lived in Mexico for thousands of years. When tombs in ancient burial sites have been excavated, skeletons and clay figures of hairless dogs have been found.

Customer Reviews

Great book about a very unusual breed of dog
if you own or are thinking of getting a chinese crested this book is for you. Has some great pictures if past champions.