Xoloitzcuintle

Overview. The Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless Dog) is an ancient, mostly hairless breed of Mexico, present in toy, miniature, and standard sizes, with a coated variety too.

History & Origin

A sacred dog of the Aztecs and Toltecs, depicted in art for over 3,000 years; a national treasure of Mexico.

Appearance & Coat

Wedge-headed and graceful, with smooth hairless skin in dark shades, or a short coated form.

Temperament

Calm, affectionate, and watchful, it bonds closely with family.

Care & Exercise

Needs skin care and light grooming; moderate exercise.

FCI Recognition

Recognized by the FCI in Group 5 (Spitz and Primitive types).