The Chinese Crested Dog is a hairless breed of dog. The Chinese Crested Dog is a hairless breed of dog. Like most hairless dog breeds, the Chinese Crested Dog comes in two varieties, with and without fur, which are born in the same litter: the Powderpuff and the Hairless. Other Chinese Crested Dogs, either purebreds or mixes, have finished high in the event as well.Some Chinese Crested Dogs have also appeared as a characters in movies and TV shows such as, == Health == Eyes are a concern within the breed, with many suffering from a painful and blinding inherited eye disease called Primary Lens Luxation (PLL). The Chinese Crested Dog can also have at least two forms of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) which can eventually lead to blindness as well. The gene responsible has been mapped to canine chromosome 1.As with all other toy breeds, the Chinese Crested Dog can be prone to patellar luxation. This inheritable condition is caused by shallow knee joints (stifles) and results in kneecaps that pop out of place.