100 most frequently ask questions

	..................................................................................................................................................................................................Q-- Are your dogs guaranteed?
	A-- Yes they are guaranteed against any genetic disorder until age one year. They are guaranteed that the dog you get is exactly the same as I described and photographed for you. When you get the dog if you are not happy with it you have 3 days to return it for full refund minus all the expense that you incurred to me in the transaction.
	Q-- How does the dog get to me?
	A-- Usually the dog will fly.. 1st choice is Delta Dash counter to counter service. The airline charges are COD you are responsible for all shipping charges.
	Q-- I saw a hairless dog with bad skin problems is this typical of the hairless?
	A-- No it is not typical. The care of the skin often makes the difference in the appearance of the dog. You treat the hairless dog just as you would your child.. Bath him and use body lotion and there should not be a skin problem.
	Q-- Is the puff anything like a poodle?
	A-- Only in that they might be the same size as a toy poodle.. The puff should not have a Curly coat and the disposition is much different that any other breed.
	Q-- Some hairless have quite a bit of hair is this normal?
	A-- Yes the hairless dog has a hairless gene, the symptom of that gene is lack of hair on the body and that can be differing degrees of lack of hair...
	Q-- Is there a difference between the hairless and the puff?
	A-- Yes.. of course there is the obvious difference the hair and lack of it, however there is a difference in the mouth in that the puff has to have full dentition and a hairless does not. The puff has a softer skin with a extra layer of fat where the hairless has a thicker heaver dermis. The disposition of the puff is more relaxed they are a little more laid back then the hairless.
	Q-- I have heard that they have lots of health problems is this true?
	A-- All breeds of dogs have their own problems and cresteds and no different than any other breed however as a breeder I have removed most common problems from my blood lines
	Q-- I want a tiny one about 3lbs is that possible?
	A-- The breed standard is 6 to 13 lbs and usually a puppy that would be adult less than 6 lbs could have health problems.. I personally have never had a 3lb adult...
	Q- can they go outside in all weather?
	A-- Treat them like a 2- year old child if it is sunny they will sunburn so use Bata block or sun screen lotion on them.. if cold put a sweater or jacket. they can go out in any weather for a few minutes just to go potty without dressing them... Just watch them and take them in as soon as possible... The hairless variety is not recommended as an outside pet.
	Q--- What do you mean by the part about "changing colors"?
	A- When they are babies they might be all pink and be adult as spotted -I have had them born pink and end up as slate.. by the time they are 8 weeks old the breeder usually knows what they will be -- Then being hairless they get sun tanned and loose it in the winter - so in the summer they can be black and in the winter light gray or blue or lavender...
	Q---- Does the breed in general require a lot of attention, as far as exercise (about that an hour or so a day)?
	A--- You would not have to spend an hour a day on the dog - however the dog would spend 24 hours a day on you........... they like to do everything you do and they like to sleep with you.
	Q--- Are they a hyperactive breed?
	A--- They are as active as you wish them to be . They like to be with you all the time -- they like to go in the car... they play with about anything and will learn tricks but usually they teach you the trick.....I tell people they are a cross between "a cat - a spider - and an epileptic monkey" They are guaranteed to make you laugh.
	Q-- Would you recommend the breed for a family pet?
	A-- Yes they make an excellent family pet - its like adding a two year old kid to your household
	Q-- Is the breed considered an aggressive or submissive breed?
	A-- I would not label the breed with either verb ........... as individual dogs you have Alpha dogs and then sometimes a timid one... they will get upset with you and trash a toy or lit into a dog friend. If you hurt their feelings they might pout and not talk to you for a while....
	Q- How are they considered for training both house and tricks, easy or hard?
	A-- In my opinion I believe that they are the most intelligent breed....they do use logic and reason and are as intelligent as s two year old kid.
	Q--- What is there shedding rated, little/none, average or heavy?
	A--- The hairless one has little to no shedding -- the powderpuff sheds very little - the coat is not fur it is hair which gives it its hypoallergenic status.
	Q-- my youngest son is allergic to some pet hairs, cats, rabbits and some dogs. I need to know is this breed hypoallergenic?
	A-- The Chinese crested has two varieties the hairless dog is 99% hypoallergenic-- The powderpuff probably 75%===
	Q--How much food should be given to cresteds daily?
	A-- as much as the will eat -- I have never had an obese crested or one that was overweight and I have dry food in front of all my dogs at all time. I feed can food daily to older dogs that might have a problem chewing the hard food and those that might be loosing weight and your puppies.
	Q-Hello. I am severely allergic to dogs. Would I be allergic to these?
	A-These dogs are #1 on the dog approved list for people with Allergies
	Q-The puppy you send me is starting to grow hair on its body. Did you make a mistake and send me a Powderpuff instead of a Hairless?
	A- NO- she is a show quality hairless..............a true hairless has no hair and would never make it in the show ring I am working of a new page with photos to show what a hairless dog really is................... in order to get the pony look you have to have something to work with and that is a hairy hairless...... ALL hairless puppies are born naked and have a hairless gene the symptom of the gene is lack of hair which can be differing degrees of lack of hair...... a true hairless has not mane no hair on the ears no body hair very little hair on the legs and only half the tail will grow hair................. this would be laughed out of the show ring because the pony look is what is shown..... so to get that look the Show dog must be groomed.... as the dog gets older it will loose some of the body hair but will maintain most of the boots ear fringe and mane...............