Powderpap

The Powderpap is a relatively new hybrid breed, created in the United States sometime within the last century. Because of this, the Powderpap does not have a very well detailed origin story which leaves a lot of gaps in the how and why of his creation. So, to get a better idea as to what makes the Powderpap so unique and the reason for his existence, we need to take a look at the parent breeds.  Both the Papillon and the Chinese Crested have been around for a long time and thus, have plenty of information on what makes them so great. The Papillon, which is a type of toy spaniel, has a very rich history. Clear back into the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, these attractive little dogs were a huge part of the family environment; even making it into portraits as a main part of the image. While this breed was a favorite of royal families and noble homes everywhere, the Papillon was especially favored in the homes of French royals. During the French Revolution, the Papillon almost disappeared despite being so popular, but he made a comeback in the 19th century with an ever developing grace; just like his name sake, the butterfly. Ever since, the Papillon has been used all over the world in shows and as a faithful companion dog who loves exercise and has an intelligent, curious mind. He ranks 35th out of the 155 different breeds found listed in the American Kennel Club. The Chinese Crested is a hairless dog breed that was first seen in China sometime during the 13th century. The hairless nature is due to a natural genetic mutation and surprisingly enough, there are quite a few cases of this happening to dogs all over the world. Thankfully, no one really minds the lack of hair when it comes to the Chinese Crested because he is a lively, alert, and affectionate dog.  This breed made his way around the world due to being used as trade goods, and eventually entered the United States around the late 19th century. With his unique appearance and friendly personality, it didn't take long for him to get noticed. In fact, the breed's later acceptance into the American Kennel Club is credited to a newspaper reporter in the 19th century who first noticed the dogs. Her name was Ida Garrett and she went on to breed, show, and write articles about them for many, many years afterward. Thanks to her dedication, the Chinese Crested was accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1991 and the have been faithful show dogs and family companions ever since.