They make excellent companion dogs. Xolo need a consistent training regiment and clearly defined boundaries. A training class for puppies is strongly recommended. Young dogs require a substantial amount of exercise and structured playtime. An ideal Xolo owner is someone looking for a dog who will be a complete companion - guardian, friend and playmate.
Xolos are fine as only dogs, but also sharing a home with children or other pets. The Xoloitzcuintli is a very ancient Latin American breed, dating back to before the time of the Aztec Empire and its existence can be substantiated for as far back as three thousand years.
They were held in high esteem by the native Toltec and Mayan civilizations. The Aztecs, however, extended their appreciation of the breed to one of a culinary nature. With the defeat of the Aztecs and their culture by the Spanish, the breed diminished drastically, essentially becoming rare.
It is thought the breed was saved from extinction by its adoption by remote, mountain-dwelling Indians. Never entirely forgotten, interest in the breed was eventually revived and it was formally recognized by the FCM Mexican Kennel Club in The Xolo today is being acknowledged with increased interest for its companionship, loyalty, cleanliness and flexibility to do it all!
The annual cost or "upkeep" is often overlooked when determining a Xoloitzcuintlis true ownership cost. Thank you for taking the time to submit a question. It will appear on the site after it has been approved. The Xoloitzcuintlis are excellent swimmers. If raised around water and taught that water is not scary, they will take to water very well. Of course, you as the owner needs to be aware that when it is warm enough to swim, the sun is strong enough to burn your dogs skin.
Purchasing the correct dog sunscreen for your Xolo and applying it throughout the day is necessary in the late spring to early fall months, just like for us humans. Do not use any kind of lotion on a Xolo. It clogs the pores of their skin and can cause skin issues leading to infections.
Use only pure natural things on Xolos. Unless you are breeding two purebred dogs together for the betterment of the breed, please don't breed just for the sake of making puppies.
There are thousands of both purebred and mixed breed dogs out in the world that are in need of forever homes. The terms back-yard breeder, puppy-mill, and family breeder all started with the same level of idea you are having now. It starts with the 'cuteness' of a puppy and heads straight into the money that can be made by breeding 'cute' dogs together.
Every breed was created for a purpose and is beautiful, wonderful, and amazing in their own way. A responsible, reputable, and knowledgeable breeder is going to do everything in their power to better the breed or possibly breeds that they love. They spend countless hours and money on the health and temperament of their dogs, ensuring that they fit to the standard of the breed and then raising puppies before making sure they go to the perfect home.
Some breeders such as myself have clauses in their contracts that ensure that they will take back any puppy they have produced no matter the age. This is to ensure that the puppies they have produced never end up in a rescue situation and that the breeder is responsible for the dogs they have brought into the world. If you love the Toy Poodle and the Xoloizxcuintli breed; please do the breeds a favor and work to better them, not just to make puppies for the sake of making puppies.
If your Belgian Malinois is well trained and has been socialized with small dogs, then he should be fine. The main thing is to introduce the new dog slowly and make sure all interactions between them are supervised to begin with. The Xoloitzcuintli is considered a primitive breed, and have highly active, sensitive and have a medium-high prey drive. Under the right circumstances, they could possibly be alright with a cat in the home; if they were socialized from a young puppy.
Because of the Xolo's sensitivity, the dog could easily be injured by a cat scratch; and then the dog could have a negative connotation towards cats for the rest of its life.
The Xoloitzcuintli breed has an average of 3 - 6 puppies per litter. Litter size all depends on how many eggs a female drops at the time of mating. For the best chances of a larger litter, having the male mate multiple times over the course of the dogs in-season days will increase your chances for a good sized litter.
Take advantage of our massive directory of dog breeds, dog breeders and puppy for sale listings. Also referred to as the Mexican Hairless, the Xoloitzcuintli is one of the rarest and oldest breeds in the world. Dating back over 3, years, the Xoloitzcuintli were highly prized for thir healing and magical powers. Aztec Indians found this breed useful as bedwarmers, and considered sacred.
Once in danger of extinction, this breed was revived and today makes a cherished companion. The most distinctive feature of the Xoloitzcuintli breed are the upright, large bat-like ears which provide acutely keen hearing.
A primitive breed, the Xoloitzcuintli is hardy, well-built, extremely agile, and elegant. The Xoloitzcuintli breed is affectionate, loving, intelligent, and devoted. Like any animal however, they will need training and careful introduction to other pets. Grooming needs vary from dog to dog but overall a good diet is essential to maintain healthy skin. During cooler months the Xolo requires a coat and at times ear protection.
In the summer months Xolos must be protected from the sun with shade and sun coats. Weekly bathing and a skin scrub is recommended, while also applying moisture back into the skin. When Xolos develop skin problems it is usually attributable to genetics or improper care. Finding the right lotion for each dog needs to be worked out by trial and error, generally a gentle lotion and no soaps. Be prepared for constant questions about the breed, every Xolo owner is a breed educator. A Xolo is not for someone who wants an unusual or exotic pet, or for inexperienced owners.
The Xolo comes in three sizes - miniature, intermediate and standard. Miniature is 25 to 35 cm, Intermediate is 36 to 45 cm and standard is 46 to 62 cm. They also have two coat types - coated and hairless. Life expectancy for the Xolo is generally about 12 to 15 years. Wazzat Xoloitzcuintle imported the first Xoloitzcuintle dogs to Australia in and had the breed recognised for showing from , they also had the first Xolo litter in , many years research and planning has been dedicated to the breed to ensure the correct Xolos are imported and bred with a view to the best being able to be shown.
Thanks to Wazzat Xoloitzcuintle for photos and information about this unique breed. There are no known health issues in the breed as testing has only recently started. Overall, there are no serious health or genetic problems. Responsible and experienced breeders will always check for lines with good temperaments. Hairless xolos require ongoing and vigilant care of the hairless skin, which is sensitive to sun, cold, rain, chemicals, and hard sleeping surfaces.
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