Medium Non-Sporting Group

Xoloitzcuintli

Also called Mexican Hairless Dog and Xolo

Great with kids
Apartment friendly
Hypoallergenic
Barely sheds

The Xoloitzcuintli, also known as the Mexican Hairless Dog, is a small and intelligent breed of dog that was originally bred in Mexico for hunting and guarding. They are loyal, alert, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 31–55 lb (14–25 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 18–23 in (46–58 cm)
Life span: 13–18 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Hairless
Origin: Mesoamerica, Mexico (ancient (est. 3,000+ years old))

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Good in an apartment
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Barely sheds
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Aloof Calm Intelligent Loyal

Coat colours

Black, brindle, bronze, gray, red, sable and spotted

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)