Canis lupus hominis

The picture above comes from Mason’s Dogs of All Nations (1915).

The entry on the Chinese Crested dog goes as follows:

Height: 12 in.

Weight: 20 lbs.

This is a hairless breed, except that he has a silky top-knot or crest, and some feathering or tuft at the root of the tail, which feature is considered very typical of the breed. It is difficult to assign its origin, but they are found freely in the South and Central American States, Mexico, South Africa and China. The ears should be carried erect and are never cut. The conformation of the body is like that of the black and tan [Manchester] terrier, but the head is shorter and the skull more rounded. The skin always feels cold [Not true, hairless dogs were used as “electric blankets” because so much heat escapes their naked bodies] and is of the color of the hide of an elephant. Some are mottled with flesh colored patches, and sometimes the skin is of a pink color with grizzle patches.

This dog has  strong xoloitzcuintli affinities.

I am waiting for my Chinese crested expert to provide some more detailed analysis.