Xoloitzcuintli Dog
INTRODUCTION
Xoloitzcuintli Dogs are Loyal, Alert, and Calm they are from the Non-Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 139. These breeds come in 2 types coated and hairless. This dog is an ancient dog who has spent time with the Aztec civilization and also is very friendly. Xoloitzcuintli Dogs are Purebred and allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Cheerful, Aloof, Intelligent, Alert, Companionable, Protective, Calm
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Foundation Stock Service Program, Non-Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Mexico
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Xoloitzcuintlis have been around for 3,000 years, dating back to Aztec times in ancient Mexico
2- Toy, Miniature, and Standard are the three distinct Xolo size varieties
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Xoloitzcuintle, Xoloitzquintle, Xoloitzcuintli
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Brindle, Fawn, Dark Brown, Bronze, Copper & White
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COAT TYPE
Most Xolo dogs don't have a coat—they have a smooth, thick hide that can sometimes have patches of coarse hair on top of the head, the last third of their long tail and feathered on the legs and feet. But for those Xolo puppies born with a coat, it's short and lies flat against the body
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 58 - 74cm (23 - 29in)
Height: 66 - 81cm (26 - 32in) -
TAIL
The tail is set on as an extension of the croup. It is fine and long, reaching nearly to the hock
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WEIGHT
4 - 25 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Between 3 and 7 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Chinese Crested Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1887
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ORIGIN
Mexico
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They are very friendly with humans
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
No
