Welcome
Welcome to the official website of the American Chinese Crested Club. The Chinese Crested is a toy dog, fine-boned, elegant and graceful. The distinct varieties are born in the same litter. The Hairless with hair only on the head, tail and feet and the Powderpuff, completely covered with hair. The breed serves as a loving companion, playful and entertaining.
Our Mission
Our goal is to encourage and promote the responsible breeding of pure-bred Chinese Cresteds and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection, in accordance with the standards for the breed. To do all in our power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials and other events.
Articles
Juniors Journal: Stella & Mate’s AKC Journey
Juniors Journal: Stella & Mate's AKC Journey Hey there! I’m Stella Keimon, a 13-year-old from Missouri, and I want to share my journey with my Chinese Crested Powderpuff, Mate. My [...]
Juniors Journal: Lilian and Patrick’s Royal Canin Experience
I had a fun time in Orlando at the National Championship. The one day of the all breed juniors that I showed in I made the cut in my large [...]
A letter from the 2023 National Specialty Judge
I am still on cloud 9 coming off of judging this year's ACCC National! The entry was spectacular, the dogs deep in quality, the friendship and camaraderie was wonderful and [...]
Spotlight on the Purebred Chinese Crested Dogs
With respect to breeding to the Standard, the original Chinese Crested Breed Standard had a few key points that made Chinese Cresteds a special and unique breed.
Judging the Chinese Crested
Judging the Chinese Crested The Chinese Crested is a unique breed that comes in two distinct varieties; the Hairless, and the Powderpuff.
Gypsy`S Dog
Gypsy`S Dog In the 1930s during the Great Depression, any sort of entertainment that offered a distraction from the grim realities of life was welcome. For the people of New [...]
Lure Coursing Ability Tests
Lure Coursing Ability Tests Lure coursing allows enthusiasts to test their dog`s natural ability to chase prey by allowing the dog to chase an artificial lure across a field. The [...]
A Day At The Races With My Chinese Crested
A Day At The Races With My Chinese Crested I recently attended my first Coursing Ability Test. This was not my first time coursing since our local breed club sponsors [...]