Which dog breed is right for you?
The Chinese Crested is one of the most visually striking toy breeds, coming in two distinct varieties — the Hairless, with silky hair only on the head, feet, and tail, and the Powderpuff, covered in a soft, flowing double coat. Weighing 8–12 pounds and standing 11–13 inches tall, these elegant dogs likely originated in Africa before being refined by Chinese traders who used them as ratters on ships. The Hairless variety's exposed skin can be solid or spotted in shades of pink, black, slate, and chocolate.
Chinese Cresteds are deeply affectionate and almost cat-like in their love of perching on high surfaces and curling up under blankets. They're remarkably attuned to their owner's emotions — often described as velcro dogs who follow their person from room to room. They generally get along well with other pets and gentle children, though they can be timid around strangers without proper socialization.
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The Shiba Inu is Japan's oldest and smallest native breed, originally bred to flush birds and small game in the dense mountain underbrush — "shiba" may refer to brushwood or the breed's red color, while "inu" simply means dog. These compact, agile dogs stand 13.5 to 16.5 inches tall and weigh 17 to 23 pounds, with a fox-like face, small triangular ears, and a curled tail. Their stiff, plush double coat comes in red, sesame, black and tan, or cream, with distinctive "urajiro" (cream to white ventral markings).
Shiba Inus are bold, alert, and fiercely independent — often described as more cat-like than dog-like in their self-possession and fastidious grooming habits. They are loyal to their families but on their own terms, and their strong-willed nature means they do not blindly follow commands. Shibas are known for the infamous "Shiba scream" — a loud, distinctive vocalization produced when displeased or overjoyed — and they can be aloof with strangers and sometimes aggressive toward other dogs.
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