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ORIGINS — ANCESTRY — TRADITION — HERITAGE — LINEAGE —

The Xoloitzcuintli aka Mexican Hairless

Pronunciation

 show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee    

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Uxmal (Alonso/Tojo) (Mexico)

2025

Origin of the Standard

  • One of the oldest dog breeds in the world (over 3,000 years old)

  • Originated in Mexico; sacred to the Aztecs

  • Named after the Aztec god of Xolotl, believed to guide souls to the afterlife

  • They come in 3 sizes- Toy, Miniature & Standard

  • Coated variety in all 3 sizes

  • Considered a national treasure of Mexico and a cultural symbol

  • Hairlessness comes from a dominant genetic mutation (FOXI3)

  • Hairless x Hairless = possible coated puppies

  • Some owners say they are cat-like; clean, self-grooming, independent

Official Breed Standards

Where structure is honored and soul is never overlooked

General Appearance

Elegant, Moderate, Slightly longer than tall

Coat & Texture

Smooth & Tough skin or short flat coat

Forequarters

Well laid shoulders with balanced reach & return

Gait & Movement

Free, Smooth, Ground covering

Head Structure

Clean, wedge shaped head with parallel planes

Eye Expression

Almond, never round or protruding

Temperament

Calm and Intelligent. Thoughtfully reserved with strangers

Topline Integrity

Firm, Level with slight arch over loin

Standard Size

18"-23" at withers
over 24" is a DQ in AKC
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