Xoloitzcuintli
Non-Sporting Group
Low-sheddingAKC RecognizedBest for active homes
📏 Size
Medium
⚖️ Weight
5 - 25 kg
🌍 Origin
Mexico
🐕 Shedding
Minimal
✂️ Grooming
Monthly
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: 1–1.5 hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Ancient Mexican breed: dating back thousands of years in Mexico, they were valued by the Aztecs, and the name comes from Nahuatl.
- Hairless or coated: they come in hairless and coated varieties and in three sizes (toy, miniature and standard).
- Skin care: the hairless variety needs regular bathing, moisturizing and sun protection instead of brushing.
- Loyal watchdog: calm and devoted with their family, they are alert and often wary of strangers.
- Calm but active: they enjoy daily walks and play, and are usually quiet and composed indoors.
- A low-shedding coat. Some people with allergies find that easier to live with, but no breed is allergen-free.
Getting out with a Xoloitzcuintli
Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.
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