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you ever notice how owning a Chinese
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crested is like having a tiny furry
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drama queen in your house these little
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dogs are not just pets they're
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personalities with a flare for the
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theatrical let's dive into 12 things all
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Chinese Crested owners must never forget
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one they're not just dogs they're lap
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ornaments if you think you're getting a
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dog that will run around and play fetch
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think again these little guys would
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rather be perched on your lap judging
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Your Life Choices you'll find them
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lounging around like they own the place
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because they do two grooming is a
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full-time job you've got two types the
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hairless and the Powderpuff the hairless
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one looks like it just stepped out of a
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spa day gone wrong while the Powderpuff
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requires more grooming than a Hollywood
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Starlet daily brushing is essential to
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avoid Tangles you might as well start
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charging for your services because
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you'll be spending more time grooming
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than enjoying their company three they
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need protection from the elements the
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hairless variety yeah they need
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sunscreen in summer and sweaters in
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winter it's like having a delicate
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flower that can't handle the Sun or the
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cold you'll find yourself applying
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sunscreen to your dog while your
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neighbors look at you like you've lost
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your mind four they can be stubborn
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Little Divas training these pups can
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feel like trying to teach a cat to fetch
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good luck with that they have their own
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agenda and if it doesn't involve
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listening to you well they might just
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decide to ignore you completely treats
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help but don't be surprised if they act
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like they're doing you a favor by
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obeying five socialization is key if you
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don't introduce them to new people and
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experiences early on you'll end up with
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a dog that thinks every stranger is an
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alien Invader they can be timid if not
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socialized properly so get them out
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there otherwise every delivery person
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will become an unwelcome guest in their
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eyes six they're surprisingly athletic
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for their size don't let their small
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stature fool you these dogs can jump
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higher than your expectations for them
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one minute they're lounging on the couch
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and the next they're leaping onto the
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kitchen counter like they're training
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for the K9 Olympics keep an eye on those
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little acrobats seven they have big
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personalities packed into small bodies
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you think small dogs are easy to manage
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think again these little guys have all
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the Sass of a full-size dog but none of
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the size to back it up they'll bark at
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anything that moves a leaf Blowing by
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could send them into a barking frenzy
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eight they love attention like all of it
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if you think you can ignore your Chinese
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Crested while you binge watch your
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favorite show think again they'll nudge
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you until you give them some love or
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attention it's like having a toddler who
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demands constant validation look at me
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look at me nine health issues can crop
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up unexpectedly like many toy breeds
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these pups can have dental issues and
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skin problems especially the hairless
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ones who need regular skin care to avoid
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irritation you'll find yourself
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scheduling more vet visits than you
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thought possible because apparently they
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have delicate constitutions 10 they make
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great companions for older adults or
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apartment dwellers if you live in a tiny
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space or looking for a pet that doesn't
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require a backyard to run around in this
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read fits the bill perfectly just be
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prepared for them to take over your
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entire living area with their toys and
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beds 11 they can be quite vocal if you
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think small dogs are quiet get ready for
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some serious yapping they'll let you
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know when someone's at the door or when
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they hear something suspicious outside
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even if it's just the wind rustling
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through the trees 12 love them fiercely
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at the end of the day these little dogs
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bring joy like no other with their
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quirky Antics and affectionate nature
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sure they might drive you crazy
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sometimes times with their stubbornness
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and Diva Behavior but that's part of
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what makes them so special so remember
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these things about your Chinese Crested
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they're affectionate quirky and full of
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Personality embrace the chaos and enjoy
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every moment because life with a Chinese
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crested isn't just an adventure it's an
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unpredictable Journey filled with
