2007-03-11 03:22:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Though possibly associated with China since the 13th century, some believe the Hairless mutation originated in Africa, and others believe it may be a cross of the Chihuahua and Mexican Hairless Dog, which it resembles. It is sometimes said that this breed (among others, such as the Rhodesian Ridgeback) belongs to a different species from most dogs, namely Canis africanus; but it is not firmly established either that such a species exists or that the Chinese Crested originated in Africa
2007-03-11 03:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by dave a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most authorities agree that they evolved from the African Hairless Dog. There is a theory that the Crested was the result of Aztec crossbreeding of the Mexican Hairless and the Chihuahua. Certainly, Chinese traders during the 16th century sold them throughout the world; their source may have been Africa or Mexico. They became a popular source of income to the Chinese Merchants.
2007-03-11 06:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were developed by the chinese who miniaturized African Hairless dogs. They are descended from the hairless dogs raised by the aztecs in mexico for food.
2007-03-11 04:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by giddygirl401 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they originated in south america and then were brought to china, now they are pretty rare in china and are bred all over the west, and are recognized by just about every major registry
2007-03-11 03:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by drezdogge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name is a big clue!
2007-03-11 10:16:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
China...I would guess! They are the ugliest dogs ever.
2007-03-11 03:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by casey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋