AKA: Tepeizeuintli, Xoloitzcuintle, Xolo
Description: The Mexican Hairless dog could be in a miniature size or standard one. They come in two types the hairless and coated hairless. They have graceful body, ears like that of a bat, and eyes shaped like almond with long neck. They are very prominent because they are a hairless breed. But according to its variety, the coated one is covered with a flat compact coat that is short in length. The hairless type come in black nor blue in color Some do have hair on top of their head and this type also affect their dentition where they also have missing teeth.

Temperament: They are a very calm breed, but do require both socialization and obedience training because they also possess a working breed’s attitude with strong instrincts. They climb and jump and could be a trusted guard dog, that would not turn their back on fights. As early as possible they needed to be trained with good manners to be obedient and could easily adjust to its surroundings and the people around them.

Activity: They are required for a daily walk and puppies likes to play as their exercise. What is important especially for those hairless variety to get enough exercise for them to fight sickness and they should be protected from extreme weather. And exercise also would help them behave and not display behavioral problems.

Health: No known health issues except that hairless breeds should have an extra care especially protection against severe cold and during bad weather and extreme heat as well. Their life expectancy is from 15 to 20 years.

Grooming: Hairless ones is very easy to groom provided their skin should also be checked and need to apply lotion usually twice a month or once a month depending on their skin’s condition. And be sure to use a hypoallergenic product that is proper for their skin.

Breed Group: Southern
Color: from black to slate, gray, bronze, brindle, red, fawn, solid or spotted.
Height: Toy: Height 9-14 inches (23-36 cm.) tall at the shoulder, Miniature: Height 15-20 inches (38-51 cm.) tall at the shoulder, Height 20-30 inches (51-76 cm.) tall at the shoulder.
Weight: Toy: Weight 5-15 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg.), Miniature: Weight 15-30 pounds (6.8-14 kg.), Standard: Weight 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg.) and up to even 60 + pounds (27 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Mexico

Dynamics: Xolo Breed existed almost 3,500 years already. Native to Mexico. They are known as the sacred dog according to the Aztecs because they believe that masters’ soul needed them for their safety in underworld. That is the history behind of what is the belief about this breed and until today, Mexicans do have the great belief that this breed is for healing that is why some of the cultures eat their meat for healing purposes.

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AKA: Hairless Khala Medio, Hairless Khala Grande, Pila

Description: There are two varieties of the Hairless Khala breed: the Hairless Khala Medio and the Hairless Khala Grande. The Hairless Khala Medio is short-legged, while the Hairless Khala Grande is long-legged. Both have their own superior features. The Medio is medium-sized and has a compact body that speaks of power. The Grande’s sighthound features, on the other hand, denotes agility and coordination.

The Hairless Khala is, as its name says, hairless. But not completely. It can have hair on its head and face. But the body is mostly hairless, protected only by thick skin. Some have hair on their body, but it is minimal.

The eyes are a dark brown or hazel. The ears are pointed and triangular, and can either stand erect or hanging. The teeth forms a scissors bite.

Dynamics: The Hairless Khala has a calm temperament and is an observant breed. It is loving and affectionate with its family and friends, but reserved and suspicious of strangers. It can get along with other household pets and other dogs. This breed tries to avoid fighting and serious confrontations with other animals because it doesn’t have hair and doesn’t have that many adult teeth. The Hairless Khala also has this habit habit of freezing when startled.

The Hairless Khala is a primitive breed, meaning it has a natural instinct to take care of itself and needs little care. But the owner of this breed should have experience in raising this breed to understand it. This is an intelligent breed. The Hairless Khala also loves the company of its own kind.

Weight: Medio: 15-30 pounds (6.8-13.9 kg), Grande: 18-30 pounds (8-13.5 kg)

Height: Medio: 14-17 inches (36-41 cm), Grande: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm)

Color: The Hairless Khala comes in a variety of colors, but are usually a dark gray at its maturity.

Country of Origin: The Hairless Khala is an indigenous species of Latin America, from Mexico all through the Central and South America.

Activities: This breed has an average amount of energy. A daily walk or exercise is enough to keep it fit.

Grooming: No hair means no brushing or combing. An occasional bath is needed, though. The nails also has to be trimmed because they grow longer than those of most breeds.

Other Info: The Hairless Khala is naturally healthy. Dentition is bad, though. Coats and sweaters may also be necessary. The Hairless Khala needs protection from extreme temperatures.

Description: The Chihuahua is small dog with an apple-shaped head, pointed muzzle, and large ears. Its eyes are round, large, and dark. A Chihuahua puppy has a “molera,” a soft spot on the top of the skull, but the bone will close off the gap as it reaches adulthood.

The body of a Chihuahua is stout, and longer than it is tall, ending with a tail curled over the back or to the side. While it is small, it is robust and well-balanced because of its level back and straight legs. There is a short-haired type o Chihuahua and a long-haired Chihuahua.

Dynamics: The Chihuahua is known to be a good companion dog. It is an extremely lively breed, giving and demanding affection. It is also bold and courageous. It is very loyal and tends to become very attached to its owners, sometimes to the point of jealousy problems. It keeps as close to its owner as possible, especially when there are strangers around.

The Chihuahua is slightly difficult to train, but it is an intelligent breed and will respond well to proper and gentle training. Concerning its size, it can move away swiftly to avoid being stepped on. It might snap at teasing children and people, and may resort to baring its sharp teeth in self-defense. The Chihuahua is not really favorable for children. Training this noisy and lively breed requires much patience. It also tends to become excessively aggressive with other dogs and strangers when not socialized well starting at puppyhood.

Breed Group: Southern, Toy

Weight: 2-6 lbs (1-3 kg)

Height: 6-9 inches (15-23 cm)

Color: Chihuahua colors usually include fawn, sand, chestnut, silver, and steel blue, but in actuality any color is accepted, including black & tan and parti-color.

Country of Origin: The Chihuahua is a native to Mexico, where it was named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It was brought to Europe and was internationally known at the end of the nineteenth century. It is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest dog breed in the world.

Activities: The Chihuahua is an active little dog, and still needs its daily walk. Play sessions can be substitutes for exercises and take care of their abundant energy.

Grooming: The Chihuahua has a smooth, short-haired coat that only needs to be brushed occasionally. Alternatively, it can just be wiped over with a damp cloth. The long-haired types of Chihuahua, however, needs to be combed and brushed daily.

Other Info: The life expectancy of a Chihuahua is about 15 years or more. Health problems include being prone to slipped stifle, gum problems, colds, stress, and rheumatism. Its eyes are prone to corneal dryness and secondary glaucoma.

The Chihuahua tends to wheeze and snore because of its short nose. It can get fat easily so it should be fed lightly. Given it small bone structure, it is vulnerable to fractures and other accidents in puppyhood. A Chihuahua puppy is born with a large head, and is mainly the reason for cesarean deliveries. There are some Chihuahuas that has a molera that doesn’t close and remain open throughout its life, which makes the dog more prone to injuries.

The breed is to be bathed once a month. Be careful not to get water in the ears and check it regularly. Keep the nails trimmed. Protect the Chihuahua from the cold because it hates the cold and may shiver.