MEXICAN HAIRLESS DOG

The existence of the also called “xo-loitzcuintle” is lost in the memory of time and is surrounded by mysteries and legends, although it was supposed to be a part of the powerful diet, as almost every other dog that coexisted with them. However, it was considered a representation of the god Xolotl, from where its name derives, whose mission was to travel along the souls in their journey toward eternity. From this historical period ceramic figurine are still kept representing this dog.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the MEXICAN HAIRLESS DOG
Amongst this breed’s varieties the standard stand out, bred for guarding and protection, standing between 40 to 58 cm, and the miniature, whose breeding is destined to company and doesn’t exceed 35 cm. The main trait of this bald dog is, as its name indicates, the complete absence of hair, which prevents it from having an elevated body temperature. The skin can be gray, in several uniform shades, black, reddish or wheat, with or without white spots. It is a slender dog, elegant and altive looking and with peculiar, very large and erect ears.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the MEXICAN HAIRLESS DOG
It is serene and not very noisy, attentive and intelligent. Mistrustful with people it doesn’t know and very affectionate with family. In the standard variety as well as in the miniature, they are easy to train and adapt perfectly to a social life, in the first case mainly as a guard dog, and in the second as an ideal pet to keep its owners company.

The eyes are almond shaped, medium sized.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a MEXICAN HAIRLESS DOG
There is a relation between this dog’s alopecia and its lack of teeth, which shouldn’t raise concern or interfere in its diet, which should be normal and balanced. Since it lacks fur, its hygiene care are minimized, it is enough to pass a moist rag through it every now and then. The miniature variety doesn’t need more exercise than daily hygiene walks, but the standard variety requires more movement to keep in shape.