Dog Breed Name: Xoloitzcuintli, Mexican Hairless, Tepeizeuintli, Xoloitzcuintles, Xolo, Xolos Dog Breed

Description: The Mexican Hairless Dog is a rare, hairless breed of dog whose size varies greatly. It is also known as Xoloitzcuintli or Xoloitzcuintle pronounced (approx. sho-lo-eets-quint-lee). Also Xolo for short.

History: The Xolo is native to Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Archaeological evidence shows that the breed existed in the New World for more than 3,500 years.

Temperament: Adult Xolos are noted for their calm demeanor but puppies can be quite noisy and unruly.

Height, Weight: Both varieties occur in all colors, solid, marked, splashed or spotted. The most common colors are various shades of black, blue, and red.

Sizes: Standard, Miniature and Toy sizes recognized by many breeders & registries.

The breed occurs in a range of sizes, which breeders have standardized into Toy (ten to 13 inches in height, weighing approximately 12 pounds) Miniature (13 to 18 inches in height, weighing approximately 25 pounds) Standard (18 to 24 inches in height, weighing approximately 45 pounds) The Xolo has been mistaken for the mythical Chupacabra of Mexico.

Health Problems: As their breeding has followed natural selection for thousands of years, rather than alteration of the natural form per varying human tastes, the breed is generally not prone to health and structure problems as many other dog breeds may be, if they have been well-bred.

Exercise Required: Daily exercise is suggested. Whether that means running around the house or taking your Xoloitzcuintli or Mexican Hairless for walks or let them run around the house for short periods of time if crate training.

Life Expectancy: 12-15 years on average

Litter Size: 2-4 puppies per litter on average

Origin: United States

Group: Southern

Recognized Registries: At last check the the registries below recognize the Xoloitzcuintli or Mexican Hairless dog breed and you can aquire puppy papers for your litter with them.