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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