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Hairless Dogs - The Naked Truth: The Chinese Crested, Xoloitzcuintli & Peruvian Inca Orchid

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A friend loaned this to me, and I decided I had to have the book myself. The authors have compiled an extraordinary encyclopedia on hairless dogs -- from antiquity to the present -- with no effort spared to find every possible reference or archive photo. It's so well done, and for the breeder or the lucky owner of a Chinese Crested (or Mexican Hairless or Xoloxcuinti), this book is indispensible. Some fun facts: the Chinese apparently used to call them "healing dogs", because the were so useful as hot water bottles for arthritic or bedridden patients. And indigenous homes of South and Central American Indians often had 30 or more hairless dogs in the house. (Without hair, they were much better adapted to a hot/tropical environment with a high flea and tick population.) Oh, another interesting fact is that of the 2,000 or so dog breeds that have existed, only some 400 are extant today. Many of them have been eaten -- and in fact, the Chinese Crested has very often been served on the dinner table in times of famine. There's even a picture of a Chinese man on a bicycle, hauling a pile of dead Cresteds... A fascinating book with many illustrations, including some excellent color photos. Highly Recommended.

This book shows an incredible amount of scholarship, a wealth of photographs and a writing style that will appeal to anyone from the novice dog-owner to the expert breeder. The section on genetics will be of special interest to all and the photographs both illustrate the authors' points and provide amazing appeal.

Buy it! Read it! Read it again!

This book is a wealth of information for the new hairless dog owner or if you have had dogs for years. The research was thorough and complete, listing all varieties of hairless dogs along with a few other hairless animals, including the Sphynx Cat. If you are thinking of getting a hairless breed or already own one, this is the only book you'll need!

This book is full of the most current information and research on hairless breeds. It debunks the numerous myths about the Chinese Crested and is worth reading for that alone! The information in invaluable. The two authors seem to be in a battle now about personal disagreements, but don't let their games steer you away from your personal education. It's embarassing to the breed that they're airing their laundry in public, but both of their contributions to the book are excellent, and it's worth reading! The pictures in this coffee-table size book alone are worth the steep price. I had to think a while before I coughed up the big price tag, but I'm happy to say it was worth it. Happy Reading!

Finally an in depth book on hairless breeds.This book dispells myths and enlightens readers on the origin and genetics of the breeds. Included are beautiful color plates. I was finally able to get some definitive information on the "lethal" gene. Not even my vet could explain this to me.
This great coffee table book will attract dog lovers and those with a passion for the wierd and curious.

I got this book a few years ago. I have told EVERYONE who is interested in hairless dogs to get this book. Love the photos. Love the scientific speak. Love the section on bites. Love the book in general. It is a great thing to have around and I have brought it out on multiple occasions.

This is hands down, THE BEST RESEARCHED and MOST INFORMATIVE book on Chinese Cresteds and other hairless dogs and their history and genetics. The commonly-repeated myths and misconceptions that float around these breeds are debunked and laid to rest in a thoroughly researched and factually-supported manner. There are also many rare historical photographs.

If you love Chinese Cresteds, you HAVE to read this book.

Beautiful book. Fast delivery. What a wonderful treat to get it and then find out it is a limited edition and signed by one of the authors.

Bought this book for someone who owned the dogs. Turned out he already had a signed copy and his name was referenced in the book!!... so though it was everything that was promised (signed by the auther and in great condition) it wasn't what I should have purchased for this particular person.