Chinese Crestepoo

7-10 lbs
10-19"
​United States
Chinese Crested
Poodle
Crestepoo, Crestedoodle and Poochis

The Chinese Crestepoo is a small hybrid breed and is a mix between a Chinese Crested and a Poodle. The most common colors are black, brown, chocolate, cream, white and golden while their coats are long, soft and wavy with with soft, straight hair on their legs and feet. Chinese Crestepoos usually have hairless ears and long thin tails. Their muzzles are also thin and short and they can have beards. They are regarded as quite low maintenance when it comes to grooming and are playful and energetic, although can be somewhat highly strung. They can be trained but are known to be a bit stubborn.

purpose Purpose
​Companion
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Chinese Crested, Poodle

Chinese Crestepoo Health

Average Size
Male Chinese Crestepoo size stats
Height: 11-20 inches Weight: 8-11 lbs
Female Chinese Crestepoo size stats
Height: 10-19 inches Weight: 7-10 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy
  • Glaucoma
  • Lens Luxation
  • Bloat
  • Tracheal Collapse
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Minor Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Epilepsy
  • Tracheal Collapse
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Deafness
  • Dental Issues
Occasional Tests
  • X-Rays
  • Physical Examination
  • Blood Work
  • Ophthalmic Examination

Chinese Crestepoo Breed History

The Chinese Crestepoo is a combination of a Chinese Crested and a Poodle, which is believed to have originated in Germany but developed into a distinctive breed in France. The English word "poodle" comes from the German pudel or pudelin, meaning to splash in the water while in France, the dogs are called Caniche, derived from chien canard, meaning duck dog. Egyptian and Roman artifacts and tombs dating from the first centuries B.C. have drawings of what look like Poodles herding and retrieving game. There are three sizes of the breed including Standard, Miniature, and Toy. They were popular with gypsies who trained them to perform tricks in the circus and were also favorites during the reign of Louis XV1 and Queen Anne. The American Kennel Club registered their first Poodle in 1886. Despite the name, Chinese Crested dogs are not thought to be of Chinese origin. Perhaps Mexican or African in descent, there are references to the Chinese Crested in relation to the African Hairless and the Mexican Hairless dogs. This breed has many names, sometimes being called the Chinese Ship Dog, The Chinese Edible Dog, and the Chinese Royal Hairless. The breed has a widely varied history including ratting on Chinese ships; it is thought though, that most of the Chinese Cresteds found today can be traced back to a burlesque dancer named Gypsy Rose Lee who was a breeder of the dogs. The Chinese Crested was entered into the books of the American Kennel Club in 1991.

Chinese Crestepoo Breed Appearance

Chinese Crestepoo dogs are small dogs weighing up to 11 pounds and who are likely to vary according to which of the parent breeds is dominant. Poodles have dense, curly, and wiry-textured hair and do not shed, while the Chinese Crested can be Hairless  (care must be taken with the delicate skin) or Powderpuff, where the body is found to have silky long hair. The Chinese Crestepoo can be black, brown, chocolate, cream, white and golden while their coats are long, soft and wavy with with soft, straight hair on their legs and feet. The Chinese Crestepoo tends to have quite floppy, hairless ears and long thin tails. Their muzzles are also thin and short and they can have beards.

Eye Color Possibilities
brown Chinese Crestepoo eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Chinese Crestepoo nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
gray Chinese Crestepoo coat
Gray
blue Chinese Crestepoo coat
Blue
brown Chinese Crestepoo coat
Brown
black Chinese Crestepoo coat
Black
cream Chinese Crestepoo coat
Cream
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Chinese Crestepoo wavy coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Chinese Crestepoo Breed Maintenance

These dogs need very little grooming to keep looking good and hardly shed at all. Both parent breeds are hypoallergenic so there is a good possibility that the Chinese Crestepoo will also be, making it a good pet for those who suffer from allergies. The dog will only need to be brushed once a day to remove any loose hairs and prevent matting and will only need a bath when necessary. Nail and teeth care are also important parts of owning the Chinese Crestepoo; daily brushing of the teeth and bi-weekly nail trimming are a must. Start the regimen early in ownership and your hybrid will soon get used to the routine.

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Brushes for Chinese Crestepoo
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Dematter
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Chinese Crestepoo requires daily brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Chinese Crestepoo Temperament

The Chinese Crestepoo is regarded as a playful, affectionate pet that can be very protective of their family. Some can be highly strung but for the most part they are friendly dogs and gentle with children making them ideal family pets. They enjoy getting a lot of attention and like the parent breeds, are alert and curious. Socialization and training are best started young as they can be stubborn when it comes to training. They will respond best to positive reinforcement and rewards. The Chinese Crestepoo is usually good with other pets including dogs and cats but again it is best to introduce them at an early age. They are active dogs but don’t need a huge amount of exercise to keep fit. They could happily live in an apartment provided they are taken out regularly for exercise. This breed does not bark much at all but will do if a stranger approaches. They don’t enjoy being left alone.

Chinese Crestepoo Activity Requirements

Despite being small dogs, the Chinese Crestepoo will need daily exercise to keep in shape because they do have a tendency to put on weight. They do enjoy running; ball games in the yard will be a good idea to keep your pet fit and entertained. A shortish walk will be enough and make sure it is not too hot or too cold as they are fairly sensitive to extreme temperatures. They tend to do a bit better when it is warm than cold. These dogs are great for apartment living but will need to be taken out daily for exercise sessions.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
8 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
30 minutes
activity minutes

Chinese Crestepoo Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
1 cups
cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$0.80 - $1.00
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$25.00 - $30.00
food bag monthly cost

Chinese Crestepoo Owner Experiences

Otis
10 Months
2 People
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They are fun, friendly and afraid of his own shadow, picky eater and thinks he needs to be the center of attention only barks if someone he doesn’t no , don’t shed they are just the best
2 years, 5 months ago
Skeeter
10 Months
2 People
House & Yard
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Chase
Fetch
cuddle
Tug-of-war
Skeeter has been somewhat easy to potty train. He rings a bell hanging from the door handle when he needs to go out. It took 15min each, with treats, to train him how to sit, shake, high-five, stand pretty, and kiss. He follows me every where and would rather be in my arms/lap (I am the main care-giver). He is very good with children. He has only snapped (no intention to bite) twice when he thought I was taking his treat. I popped him, took his treat, and gave it back to him until he stopped snapping. He is a hairy-hairless (no hair on his body except a thin strip on his back) and an apricot color. He rarely barks.
6 years, 8 months ago
Jeff Goldblum
3 Years
4 People
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He is amazing. He does have bad teeth but my vet is helping us maintain what teeth he does have. He was born mostly bald and now has hair on his face, ears, back, and legs. Due to his lack of hair he does not get fleas. He is unique and we get lots of questions when we are out. He also grew to 22 pounds so he is a large crestepoo
5 years, 2 months ago
milo
8 Years
5 People
House
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Pastimes
Fetch
Walk
Run
I got him 8 years ago. He still acts like he did then. He’s stupid, clumsy but cute. He barks at his biscuits and steals your food. He barks at any kind of sound. However, he sleeps a lot, is cute, does tricks and licks my face when I’m upset. He gets groomed every day but he gets a lot of knots. He has his teeth brushed but they’re not the best.
5 years, 1 month ago
Bandit
4 Years
4 People
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He is funny, watching him play with his toys and throwing them about when he spins round in circles
4 years, 6 months ago
Storm
2 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
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Friendliness
Energy
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Look out the window
Learn a new trick
Play
Fetch
Brushing
Eating Snacks
Laying in the sun
My dog is a loyal, good natured boy, but he is also extremely skittish. Taking him on walks is difficult because he is afraid of the cars. He is perfectly comfortable in our backyard though, where he somehow learned to climb up a bush! He loves routine, including daily games of fetch and enjoys lying comfortably on my mom's lap. He is very loyal to her and I. He was also challenging to potty train, but I should add that I had no experience with dog training at the time. He is very good at learning new tricks. Overall, he's a great dog!
4 years, 5 months ago
Alba
1 Year
2 People
Apartment
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Walk
Play
It’s an amaizing dog. Very affectionate. Wants to be around her family all the time.
4 years, 2 months ago
fuzzy boots
12 Years
1 People
Condo
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nice dog good girl barks a lot
4 years, 1 month ago
Oliver
2 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
teasing the cat
Playing fetch
Eating treats
Napping on my owner’s lap
doing tricks
Laying in the sub
Licking everything in sight
Oliver is an amazing and loving little dog, always wanting to be laying on me (neck, lap, shoulders, chest, stomach). Always brings himself to his bed prior to bedtime, understands a lot of words and commands. Heavily treat motivated for positive behaviours. Can’t seem to stop teasing the cat. Very alert to what is happening In the house, loves guests and will wait for them outside of the guest room to get up. Very attached to his toys to the point of whining and crying if he’s enjoying it. Loves to chew on bones, and prefers to hide and protect them for a week before chewing on it.
4 years ago
Nugget
1 Year
4 People
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she’s very small and therefore very alert. she’ll bark at whatever scares her but not enough for it to become annoying. she’s very affectionate and loves meeting new people. energy wise, she’ll have short spurts of energy where she’s usually good at entertaining herself but most of the time she’s pretty laid back. she does require constant brushing (daily or every other day) and although she learns tricks quickly, she’s not as easy to train.
3 years, 10 months ago
Macie
8 Years
1 People
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She likes her exercise. I can't pick her up so she jumps up into my arms waist high.She always needs to sit on my lap or next to me.She looks otherway if I'm eating and I tell her no beg.Macie likes to sit up and beg for attention by flapping her front paws in the air. She always tells me when it is time to eat and potty time by jumping on my leg or flapping her front paws. She understands words..car ride, go see Roxy & Maddy (her dog friends),want to go out,want to play,is it time to eat,bring it closer(her toy so I can get the toy and toss it in the house). Very cuddly,loving,energetic 8lbs.dog. She loves car rides too. Protective and possessive;we have no fence but stays in her yard.She is my side-kick.
3 years, 9 months ago
Rudi
2 Years
3 People
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He like
He is really good as socialising, barkes if he hears a noise and If someone comes, loves all people, cuddles and relaxes a lot, likes to sleep next to us, loves to be outside to run, play and go for a walk.
3 years, 7 months ago
Barnaby
5 Years
5 People
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Aggressive towards other dogs although will reluctantly co-exist with our family's dogs. He is our only dog. Hates being alone. Very possessive of me (Mum) - yappy - always barks at postman, visitors & anything out of place on our street (e.g. bins, cars) - alert. Loves cuddles & pampering. Enjoys wearing jumpers to keep warm. Completely bald undercarriage with wiry poodle hair on top
3 years, 6 months ago
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