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Medium breed Active energy Hairless Non-Sporting Group

Xoloitzcuintli

Loyal, Alert, Calm

The Xoloitzcuintli (show-low-eats-queen-tlee) comes in three sizes: toy, miniature, and standard, and two varieties: hairless and coated. The hairless has tough, smooth, close-fitting skin. The coated variety is covered by a short, flat coat.Both varieties come in dark colors, ra…

⚖️ 10–55 lbs 📏 10–23" 🎂 13–18 years
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Traits

Xoloitzcuintli Characteristics

Energy

80%

Shedding

20%

Trainability

60%

Grooming

20%

Friendliness

60%

Coat Type

Hairless Occasional Bath/Brush

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Care basics

Xoloitzcuintli Care Tips

Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.

Low shedding — regular brushing prevents tangles; minimal shedding management.

Owner fit

Who the Xoloitzcuintli Suits

  • Best suited to owners with some dog experience — difficulty rated 6/10.

  • Urban-friendly: adapts well to apartment or townhouse living when daily exercise is consistent.

  • Naturally protective and calm, this breed fits best with early socialization and clear routines.

Grooming commitment: skin-only — sunscreen and moisturiser required

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Classification

FCI Classification

FCI Group Group 5 — Spitz and Primitive Types
Section Oertypen
Status Recognized

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