The Xoloitzcuintle is also known as the Mexican hairless dog, and the breed can be found in toy, miniature, and standard sizes; there are coated and hairless variations that can be born in the same litter. The breed is not well known in the United States, and as a result it has been mistaken for the mythical Chupacabra of Mexico. The Xoloitzcuintle has a sleek body, almond-shaped eyes, large bat-like ears, and a long neck. The most common colors are various shades of black, gray bronze, yellow-blonde, blue, and red.
Xoloitzcuintlis have a withers height between 18”-23” (46-58 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 15-30 lb (7-14 kg). The Xoloitzcuintli has an overall body length of roughly 23”-29” (58-74 cm), standing height between 26”-32” (66-81 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-20 years.
The Xoloitzcuintle is also known as the Mexican hairless dog, and the breed can be found in toy, miniature, and standard sizes; there are coated and hairless variations that can be born in the same litter. The breed is not well known in the United States, and as a result it has been mistaken for the mythical Chupacabra of Mexico. The Xoloitzcuintle has a sleek body, almond-shaped eyes, large bat-like ears, and a long neck. The most common colors are various shades of black, gray bronze, yellow-blonde, blue, and red.
Xoloitzcuintlis have a withers height between 18”-23” (46-58 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 15-30 lb (7-14 kg). The Xoloitzcuintli has an overall body length of roughly 23”-29” (58-74 cm), standing height between 26”-32” (66-81 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-20 years.
