Chinese crested
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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This summer, a Chinese crested in a pink gown shivered through a starring role in Lena Dunham’s Netflix show “Too Much.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
The five-year-old pugese – a pug and Chinese crested cross – was cast as "Dogpool" after finding fame last year when she was crowned the ugliest pooch in a national contest last year.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024
The critically endangered Chinese crested tern, for example, was presumed to be extinct after last being spotted in 1937.
From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2022
Light-skinned breeds and hairless dogs, such as bulldogs, white boxers and Chinese crested, are especially susceptible to burns, Klein said.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2021
“I like this one,” I said, pointing at a Chinese crested.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
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