Jamie Hough's
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Breed History
The Chinese Crested is believed to have evolved from the
African hairless dogs. These dogs were traded among merchants and
sailors thereby making their way to ancient port cities around the
world. The Chinese, who seemed to favor dogs of smaller size,
selectively bred the African hairless to a smaller size and continued an
active trade. Explorers, as early as the 1500s, found these dogs in
ports throughout Central and South America as well as African and Asian
cities.
Chinese Cresteds joined the breeds depicted in European art and
architecture in the 19th century. The breed is also represented in
photos of English competitions from the era, but no breeding program was
evidenced. The
Crested acquired an active and enthusiastic following in the United
States in the early 1900’s. Breeders kept an extensive stud book and
registry beginning in the 1930’s. Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous stage
personality, acquired a Crested in the 1950’s and became an ardent
breeder helping considerably to publicizing the breed. The Chinese
Crested was first registered with The American Kennel Club in 1991.