Chinese Crested Physical Appearance

Looking to get a Chinese Crested Dog and need to know what is the general appearance of Chinese Crested or what are the popular colours of a Chinese Crested?

Learn more about the colors, weight and height of Chinese Crested Dogs from this page.


Chinese Crested Appearance

Chinese Crested Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Chinese Crested, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Chinese Crested would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Chinese Crested: The Chinese Crested Dog is a small sized dog.

    Height of Chinese Crested:
  • 10-13 inches (25-33 cm)

  • Weight of Chinese Crested:
  • 7-9 pounds (3.2-5.4 kg)

    The Popular Colours of Chinese Crested Dogs

  • Apricot
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Chocolate
  • Cream
  • Palomino
  • Slate
  • White


Chinese Crested Appearance

Chinese Crested Information

The Chinese crested is fine-boned and slender, among the most elegant and graceful of breeds. It is slightly longer than tall. Its gait is lively and agile. It has an alert, intense expression. In the hairless variety, soft silky hair is found only on the head (crest), tail (plume), and feet and lower legs. The skin of the hairless areas is smooth and soft. In the powder-puff variety, the entire dog is covered with a soft silky coat of moderate density and length.

The Chinese crested is a combination of playful pixie, gentle lap dog and sensitive companion. It is devoted to its family and willing to please; it is also good with other dogs, pets and strangers. Its demeanor should be gay and alert.

What to do if you lose your Chinese Crested

If your Chinese Crested Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Call the local vets to see if anyone has handed in your missing pet.

4. Phone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Chinese Crested

If you find a Chinese Crested Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.