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Goodness gracious! Look at this absolutely adorable dog! We believe that Yoshi is a Powder Puff Chinese Crested. Even if we are wrong, she is about the cutest thing to come along since those shoes I bought last weekend. They're neon pink high heels with a white strip across the toes. Really comfortable too. Looked super with my azure blue gauze skirt. Everyone commented on them.... Oh, yeah, but about Yoshi.....
This little guy was found wandering the streets. Can you believe that!?! Unable to find his owner, his rescuer has contacted us and asked for help finding him a home. No problem.
What can she share with us about Yoshi? Lots!
"Yoshi is Very friendly! He was great with the two other dogs in the house (a dachsund and another chinese crested). He was also very friendly with the children and other adults (both male and female) in the house.
He has had a few accidents in the house. But he is in a new environment with many people and animals. He has a crate that he sleeps in.
Yoshi doesn't seem like the jumping type. He's pretty mellow and when outside doesn't venture far from his human. He does the cutest thing when he wants something! He'll stand on his two hind legs, put his front paws together and move them up and down like he's begging "please... please... please..." SO CUTE!
Yoshi loves to be rubbed and hugged on. He will hop on the couch next to you and flop on his back for a belly rub. He comes immediately when you call his name and follows my niece all over the house. He loves to play with other dogs, children and adults... it's all the same to him as long as he's getting some loving. He's such a sweet, mellow dog. I think he would be great in any home with a family to love him and take care of him."



According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, there are two distinct varieties of this unusual dog: one is hairless except for its feet, head and tail, and called, not surprisingly, the Hairless; the other is called the Powder Puff. It has a coat of long soft hair.
The Chinese Crested originated in Africa where they were called "African Hairless Terriers." The ancient Aztecs kept them as bedwarmers, and believe it or not, did eat them. The Chinese trading ships stopped along Africa on their routes, and it was there that they picked up these dogs because they were excellent ratters for aboard their ships. They renamed the dogs "Chinese Crested" and the name stuck. The stripper, Gypsy Rose Lee, used to breed Chinese Crested.
The most popular of the hairless breed, the Chinese Crested are still very rare. These dogs are sweet, lively, playful and cuddly. They are exceptionally loving and likes to hug and smile. Affectionate with children. Children should be taught not to be rough with this breed as it is friendly, but it does not have the protective hair that other breeds have and can get injured easily. They are an entertaining companion. Intelligent and very alert. Puppies should be well-socialized and exposed to loud noises when young to avoid potential timidity. If its owners do not baby them, these dogs can grow up to be a very well-adjusted dog. They have an ability to perform tricks and are generally good with other pets. They are not barkers. Chinese Crested Dogs like to climb and dig holes. They tend to become very attached to their owners and have difficulty adjusting to a new one. Chinese Crested Dogs crave constant companionship. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.

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