• First Champion in AKC: Ch. Phaedrian’s Razzmattazz With Spice (Powderpuff) • First Sire of Distinction: Ch. Gingery’s Maple Syrup (Powderpuff) • First Dam of Distinction: Sol-Orr’s Ten-A-C Walker (Hairless) • First Best in Show Winner (Hairless): Darshire Sun Nee Dal Of Luvan • First Best in Show Winner (Powderpuff): Ch. Gingery’s Maple Syrup • First National Specialty Winner AKC: Ch. Razzmatazzmanian Stripper • First Westminster Best of Breed Winner: Ch. Gingery’s Maple Syrup It is clear from the breed’s accomplishments in both Performance and in the Breed ring that the Chinese Crested is not just the average Toy Dog. They serve as excellent companions and love lap-living, but ask a Crested to do something and it will rise to the occa- sion. Living with them is always an experience, since they are comical and cute, playful and mischievous, and very inquisitive. Cresteds enjoy the company of people and should never be shy or nervous. Of course, their size (and their sometimes-fragile appearance) can lead to them becoming spoiled housepets. Some actually control their people by manipulation in order to get their own way, but if you treat them like the big personalities they are, Cresteds will be your best and faithful friend for many, many years.
Obedience competition, like the other Performance Events, re - quires a special bond between dog and owner. Chinese Crested Powderpuff OTCH Prezemeks Mr Mojo Risin UDX, aka “Jack,” was bred by Margaret Supronowicz and owned by Marsha Smith. Jack is the breed’s first Obedience Trial Champion. Lat - er, Marsha competed with another OTCH dog, “Laars” (Gin - gery’s Dramatic Mojo), who became only the second OTCH in breed history and was ranked No. 1 in the Toy Group the year he was campaigned. The most interesting and controversial activity for Cresteds is Weight Pulling. This is normally a sport that is done by the Working or larger Terriers, such as Pitbulls, but it has been em - braced by Cresteds as well. In Weight Pulling, the dog is hooked up to a cart with a harness. The dog cannot be touched, led, or fed by their owners, but the owners can talk to their dogs. Bot - tom line, the dogs have to want to do it or nothing will happen. The first Crested to win a UKC Total Dog award with Weight Pull is Ch. Gingery’s Terrapin, owned by Dana Ferry. He pulled over 55-times his body weight and also auditioned on America’s Got Talent as “Toby the Strong.” Most of the time, Cresteds are seen in larger numbers in the Conformation ring. The Chinese Crested Hall of Fame is a document established to keep detailed records of the Chinese Crested’s accomplishments within the AKC. Special thanks to Jennifer Johnson who is the current Keeper of the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame contains a chronological listing of the breed’s Best in Show winners, National Specialty winners, champions, and breeding awards. It has expanded to include Obedience and Agility statistics as well. Some notable firsts include:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Arlene Butterklee has been a Chinese Crested enthusiast for over 40 years and has earned inter- national respect as one of the premier breeders of Chinese Cresteds. Arlene brings with her an ex- tensive wealth of knowledge and experience in the breed. In the 31 years since AKC recognition, Arlene has either bred or finished 340 AKC champions, including both Powderpuffs and Hairless. Her Gingery Chinese Crested breeding program has produced (in both varieties) Sires and Dams of Distinction, Best in Specialty Show winners, Best in Show winners (AKC, UKC, and International), and the Westminster Kennel Club BOB winner for the first five years that the breed was eligible. Arlene actively promotes both the Hairless and Powderpuff varieties of the Chinese Crested breed
pursuant to the AKC Breed Standard. She was the first to introduce Chinese Cresteds to the Performance Sports, having com- peted in both Obedience and Agility before the breed was recognized by AKC. Her dogs include MACH and OTCH titled dogs and are among Specialty Winners with performance and breeding accolades. As a longtime active and lifetime member of the American Chinese Crested Club, Arlene has served on several committees. In the 1980s, she was the Rescue Chair and later served on the Hall of Fame Committee that created guidelines for recording the accomplishments of Chinese Cresteds. Arlene is an American Chinese Crested Club approved breed mentor and has been a member of the Judges Education Committee since its creation. Arlene works as a Radiation Therapist for the Northwell Health System where she treats cancer patients. Arlene received her A.S. degree with honors in Radiation Therapy from Nassau Community College where she was the valedictorian. She also has a B.S. and a M.S. degree from Stony Brook University, where she is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board for Stony Brook’s College of Business. Arlene was also the commencement speaker for the May 2016 College of Business graduation ceremony. Arlene’s goal is to educate judges, spectators, and exhibitors alike on the features that make a Chinese Crested special—and not just a generic dog. Arlene can be contacted at 631-804-5186 or at Gingeryab@aol.com.
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