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Chinese Crested dogs were around hundreds of years ago. Maybe looking the same as today.

It is thought that the hairless breeds started in Africa and were gradually scattered all over the world as tribes crossed the masses of lands. It is also thought Mexican and Chinese sailors brought them over in clipper ships from the mainland and traded the little dogs for other useful things.

It is not known when hairless dogs arrived in China, but for some hundred years they were bred by people of the Han Dynasty. In the Mexican Museum there is evidence of figures of tiny hairless dogs being found in Ancient Mexican tombs, before the Aztecs arrived. The dog represented 'LOVE', it was one of the ten symbols of 'GOOD BELONGING' to the kingdom of Quetzalcoatl this was during the toltec period of 900AD - 1200AD. The Aztecs later took over the Toltecs and the spiritual image of the dog was destroyed. It was then bred for food.

From the late 1870's - 1904 they were shown in England, after being brought from Africa, China, Mexico and South America.

USEFUL INFORMATION

First Breed classes were at Brent, London 1971.   

First Chinese Crested Dog Club Show, 28 September 1974.

First arrival of foundation stock of our present day Crested bloodlines in 1965 - Mrs Harris's Alta of Cresthaven. The main bloodlines are Cresthaven - Lee lines.

The first Championship Chinese Crested Dog Show, Saturday 3 August 1985: judge Mrs Mary Smith (Clogheen)

First Challenge Certificate awarded to the breed, Crufts 1982 : CC Dog; Mrs Harbottle's  'Aes To Dynasty'; RCC; Mr & Mrs Jones 'Jasper Of Kojak'.  CC Bitch; Krystal Of Kojak, RCC; Pekevista Mei Mei Shan Of Aes.

First U.K. Champion (dog): Champion Aes To Dynasty.

First U.K. Champion (bitch): Champion Krystal Of Kojak.

First Irish Champion: Champion Staround Jacko (first of breed in Europe).

First Australian Champion and Chinese Crested Dog to win Supreme Best In Show all breeds at a Major Australian Metropolitan Championship Show in a huge entry, Mrs Wendy Slayter and peter Warby's Australian Champion St.Erme Crested Pony, under famous Australian judge, Mr Bob L'Opesto.

First Powder Puff Champion (dog): Champion The master Blaster At Pekiki; bred by Mr&Mrs Parker.       

First Powder Puff Champion (bitch): Champion Debrita Devil In Disguise; bred by Mrs Tina Dixon.

Mrs Ruth Harris imported the first Chinese Crested into Britain from the U.S.A. in 1965. Mrs Harris started the foundation for our Cresteds of today.

The contents of this page has been researched by my sons Damien and Ricky.

 

  

 

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