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A Xoloitzcuintle, or a Xolo as it is also called, is a rare dog breed that originated in Mexico.
The Xoloitzcuintle has been around for thousands of years. The Xolo, or Xoloitzcuintle as the official name, is therefore considered to be one of the world's oldest dog breeds. However, how the breed exactly originated remains unknown. Some believe that the dog originally originated in China.
There has been found Ancient sculptures and stories from the Aztec Empire, a Mesoamerican people from central Mexico who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries, where the dog is depicted and described, so it is known that it is a breed that has existed for a very long time. The Aztecs allegedly believed that the dog would lead its owner safely through the realm of the dead and that it was the god Xolotl, who was Lord of the Evening Star, who created the dog from a splinter of the bone of life from which all humans are created. The breed is named after the god, but with "itzcuintle" at the end, which means dog.
After the fall of the Aztec Empire, various Native American tribes in South and Central America adopted the dog.
The dog has over time been used for several different purposes, including for hunting and protection, but also just as a regular companion dog. Finally, the dog was actually also slaughtered and eaten, and was thus considered a slaughter animal on an equal footing with pigs, cows and sheep. Today, the dog is used almost exclusively as a family and companion dog.
Although a Xoloitzcuintle is considered a hairless dog, it is actually not completely hairless, but only partially hairless. It has individual hairs on the forehead, neck, paws and on the tip of the tail.
The breed comes in two varieties; a standard and a miniature. The standard variant is approx. 35 to 38 cm high and weighs about 14 kg, while the miniature variant max must be 35 cm high and weighs slightly less. Some also believe that there is a third variant, which in size is a middle ground between the standard variant and the miniature variant. The coat color, or rather the skin color, should be solid color and dark.
The Xoloitzcuintle has become a popular dog as a family dog ​​due to its calm mind and cheerful personality. It is a dog that is loving and affectionate towards its family and that is generally very easy to deal with. However, it may be a little suspicious of strangers, which is why it also works really well as a watchdog. On the other hand, the breed does not really care about other dogs.
In addition, it is a lively and energetic dog that is happy for long walks and can actually cope with both wind and rain, even though it has no fur to protect the body. However, it is a dog that is made for slightly different temperatures than we have here in the UK, meaning that when it gets really cold in the winter, it prefers to stay indoors.
Due to the dog's lack of fur, it is a breed that requires a lot of care. Therefore, it is not a dog that is suitable for the completely inexperienced dog owner. It is important to keep the dog's skin moist, as it should never dry out as it can cause sores or tears. In the summer, you must be aware that the dog is easily sunburned, and it must therefore be thoroughly lubricated with sunscreen.
Most health problems that a Xoloitzcuintle is at risk of are mostly related to the dog's lack of fur, and are due to the skin not being adequately cared for and handled.
However, the breed is also known to have rather bad teeth. It is therefore recommended to give it a dental check-up at the vet at least once a year.
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