Sedona, AZ - Chinese Crested. Meet Charles a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Chinese Crested

Color

Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White

Age

Senior

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

12576

My details

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Hi there, I'm Charles! Me and my buddy Lenard here are both 12 year old Chinese Crested dogs. We are now in our golden years and would love to spend our days going for leisurely strolls and relaxing at home. Lenard and I are best friends, he really depends on me because he is blind. I show him around and give him the confidence he needs, so we will have to be adopted together as the great pair we are!

Although hairless dogs have been found in many places in the world, it is unlikely that the origins of the modern Chinese crested are in China.[12] The breed was believed by some to have originated in Africa and was called the African Hairless Terrier in several 19th Century texts, however, there is genetic evidence that shows a shared origin with the Mexican Hairless (Xōlōitzcuintli).[13] The current name of the breed likely comes from their use on Chinese ships as ratters. They are also believed to have been bred as a companion for invalids and as such can remain healthy with little exercise. (Wikapedia; 2016)

Charles and Lenard are senior dogs. If you are a senior human, age 60+ ask us about our "Seniors for Seniors" program here at The Humane Society of Sedona" and we will help you anyway we can so you can take them home today!