Resources

While these pages are intended for people interested in adding a Chinese Crested to their home, most of this info is useful for anyone considering a new dog, and even those who already have a furry friend (or two).

• Grooming - watch a video we produced on how to groom your powderpuff
• Breed Standards - see how standards differ by country
• You Be The Judge - How to apply the standard to actual dogs
• FAQs - These are breed-related, specifically towards owning a Crested
• Questions to Ask a Breeder - Know what to ask before you visit, and what the typical answers SHOULD be!
• Questions a Breeder will Ask You - They will be screening you too!
• Signs of Unethical Breeders - Know what the red flags are
• How to read Advertisements - They are designed to sell
• Adopting an Older Dog - What to ask and look out for
• Costs of Dog Ownership - What does it really cost?
• Training Classes - What should you be learning?
• Cost of Breeding - What's involved, what's required, what you need to know if you are thinking of breeding!
• Trust - A Deadly Disease - An article written by Sharon Mathers