Tempeh the Chinese Crested Dog

Often people comment on Tempeh’s appearance in an unfavourable way. She is completely bald except a few untameable whiskers and hairs on her head. Her body is less of a show dog conformation, and more like Mr Burns from the Simpsons. She only has a few teeth left, and sometimes she genuinely forgets she has four legs and only uses three.

The first year of Tempeh’s life was spent in neglectful conditions, which meant she also didn’t learn many social skills. She doesn’t understand the deal of the dog park, she doesn’t know why dogs like balls so much?!

Frankly, she is a bit awkward, a bit weird.

Despite all this, Tempeh is one of the kindest dogs you’ll meet. She has never growled, nor run away. She stands back to let others feed first, and even curls up in a ball acting like a water bottle on people’s tummies when they are sick. She has a calming effect on all dogs around her; so much so she’s become somewhat of a therapy dog at her mum’s grooming salon, sitting with nervous dogs as they are groomed. Her friendship with her companion Tofu was key to helping his mental health. She also has a FABULOUS wardrobe for her little naked body – further embracing her “Uncanny” appearance.

Precious Tempeh is the pin-up girl for those that don’t often fit in but live their lives kindly and authentically as who they are.