Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless)
An ancient Mexican breed, mostly hairless, in three sizes: calm, watchful and very attached to its family.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Medium
- Skouerhoogte
- 25–60 cm
- Gewig
- 4–25 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–16 jaar
- Oefening
- 45–60 min per dag
- Versorging
- Een keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Haarloos, Gladhaar, haarloos, kort
- Kleure
- Swart, Grys, Lewer, Rooi, Bruin
- Geteel vir
- Geselskap, Bewaking
- Land van oorsprong
- Meksiko
- FCI
- Groep 5, nr. 234 · Spitse en primitiewe tipes
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 2/5 – Laag |
| Energie | 3/5 – Matig |
| Speelsheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 3/5 – Matig |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Blaf | 2/5 – Laag |
| Verharing | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer hitte | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer koue | 1/5 – Baie laag |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a low-shedding dog
- like a calm, watchful companion
- live in a warm climate or don't mind dog coats
Dink twee keer as jy …
- want a dog that loves all strangers
- live in a cold climate without heating
- dislike regular skin care
Versorging
Temperament
Xolos are calm, loyal and alert, devoted to their family and reserved with strangers. They make attentive watchdogs without being noisy.
Oefening
Daily walks of 45–60 minutes and some play suit most adults. They enjoy agility, lure coursing and family outings.
Versorging
Hairless Xolos need regular baths, moisturiser or sunscreen and protection from cold; coated Xolos need only weekly brushing.
Opleiding
They are intelligent and sensitive and respond best to calm, positive training. Early socialisation helps with their natural wariness.
Gesondheid
Missing or misaligned teeth go with the hairless gene, and skin problems, sunburn, patellar luxation and hip dysplasia occur. Ask the breeder for hip, knee and eye results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Knieskywe (patella)
- Oogondersoek
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Xoloitzcuintle is one of the oldest breeds of the Americas, kept in Mexico for thousands of years and linked in Aztec belief to Xolotl, a god of the underworld. It comes in standard, intermediate and miniature sizes, from about 25 to 60 cm, and coated puppies are born alongside hairless ones.
Xolos are calm and quiet indoors, alert and protective of their home and often wary of strangers. They bond strongly with their people. Hairless dogs need sun protection, skin care and warmth in cold weather, but there is little shedding and no coat to brush.
Het jy geweet?
The hairless gene in Xolos is dominant and lethal in double dose, so hairless parents typically produce some coated puppies.