Bobbi and Jezzie

While I am on the subject of dogs, I must not forget to write about these two beauties, Bobbi and Jezzie.   I put Bobbi first as she is definitely the leader of the pack, when there are no adults around, and will lead Jezzie astray.

Bobbi and Jezzie are a breed of dog called Chinese Crested, which sounds more like a type of bird than a dog.

I looked up Wikipedia to find some information about Chinese Crested dogs.   They come in two varieties, Hairless and Powderpuff, and they can appear in the same litter.   The Hairless has a single coat: head, tail and paws, and the Powderpuff has a thick double coat.   The Hairless can in fact have a hairy body, but the hair is very thin.   Bobbi is like that.  Now it would appear that Jezzie could be a Powderpuff, or just a very hairy Hairless.   Confusing?   Yes.   We would like to think she is a Powderpuff, but her coat has now been so clipped, it is difficult to know what variety of Chinese Crested she is.   Chinese Crested dogs come in many different colours.  Bobbi is brown, and Jezzie is white with brown splodges.

They are a very friendly breed of dog, and love being with their human families.  They love to play, go for walks and being cuddled.  Although it is tempting, they must not be pampered too much, except for the care of the skin, otherwise they get a bit neurotic.  These two are very fit little dogs.  

The history of Chinese Crested dogs is interesting, as it is believed that they originated in Africa, and were called the African Hairless Terriors.   I think they were used to keep people warm, and eaten too.  There are also connections with the Mexican Hairless dog.   China somehow acquired the dogs, and they became known as Chinese Crested. 

Bobbi (the brown one) and Jezzie (the white one) before they attended the Pet Parlour for their haircuts and general grooming.  

And here they are a few days later, all spruced up, and clean, but alas a little cold now.   Bobbi often needs to wear a jersey in order to keep warm.   They are wearing bandanas, courtesy of the Pet Parlour.  Very chic.

Isabel hugging Bobbi.    Bobbi is like a little hot water bottle.

The two little beauties out for a walk.   This was before their haircut.   Now Bobbi has a very bare bottom, and on very cold days needs to wear a jersey and jacket outside.

Bobbi and Jezzie, Chinese Crested dogs.   Hairy Hairless and Very Hairy Hairless, or Powderpuff. And very cute.