Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless)
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I've never even seen one, actually.
From what I've heard, they can be quite sensitive, but also very tenacious. I don't think they're an easy breed for a novice dog owner....they can be kind of drivey and protective, bond closely with the family, and are pretty high energy especially as puppies. I think they're also VERY smart. A smart dog does not mean an easy dog. Smart dogs figure out how to get into trouble very quickly.
They sound a lot like JRTs, temperment-wise, but less inclined to make friends with strangers.
From what I've heard, they can be quite sensitive, but also very tenacious. I don't think they're an easy breed for a novice dog owner....they can be kind of drivey and protective, bond closely with the family, and are pretty high energy especially as puppies. I think they're also VERY smart. A smart dog does not mean an easy dog. Smart dogs figure out how to get into trouble very quickly.
They sound a lot like JRTs, temperment-wise, but less inclined to make friends with strangers.
Xolo Rescue League:
Xoloitzcuintli Rescue League
And Hopes Haven Hairless Dog Rescue:
Hope's Haven - Chinese Crested & Hairless <br>Dog Rescue
They're both in the Pacific Northwest, and believe it or not, they both have dogs for rescue right now. Hope's Haven also a listing based in the East side of the country, but nothing yet.
ETA: It looks like Hopes Haven has rescues all over the states.
Xoloitzcuintli Rescue League
And Hopes Haven Hairless Dog Rescue:
Hope's Haven - Chinese Crested & Hairless <br>Dog Rescue
They're both in the Pacific Northwest, and believe it or not, they both have dogs for rescue right now. Hope's Haven also a listing based in the East side of the country, but nothing yet.
ETA: It looks like Hopes Haven has rescues all over the states.
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I have met some of them at the mexican city zoo, coated and hairless. 
At least the dogs there are very calmed and not hyper, nervious, shy or barky at all.
The coated ones seemed more aloof than the hairless.
But you have to take in account this dogs see a lot of people daily, when I'm there there can be more like 1,000 kids (from school tours)
At least the dogs there are very calmed and not hyper, nervious, shy or barky at all.
The coated ones seemed more aloof than the hairless.
But you have to take in account this dogs see a lot of people daily, when I'm there there can be more like 1,000 kids (from school tours)
xolos on th ee ast coast
They are the best dog anyone could ever own. They don't bark, and are super eay to train. I got a toy from a breeder last month and couldn't be more happy. Everything they have said here about xolo's is incorrect. They are loyal, medium energy, more like a lap dog than wanting to go out.They rarely have any health problems and they love to go with you everywhere. every dog owner i have met are envious of my cut easy barkless dog. Of course I am her pack leader she doesn't walk me I walk her if you get my drift.
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They are the best dog anyone could ever own. They don't bark, and are super eay to train. I got a toy from a breeder last month and couldn't be more happy. Everything they have said here about xolo's is incorrect. They are loyal, medium energy, more like a lap dog than wanting to go out.They rarely have any health problems and they love to go with you everywhere. every dog owner i have met are envious of my cut easy barkless dog. Of course I am her pack leader she doesn't walk me I walk her if you get my drift.
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Huh? I said a very similar description.
I have met some of them at the mexican city zoo, coated and hairless.
At least the dogs there are very calmed and not hyper, nervious, shy or barky at all.
The coated ones seemed more aloof than the hairless.
But you have to take in account this dogs see a lot of people daily, when I'm there there can be more like 1,000 kids (from school tours)
At least the dogs there are very calmed and not hyper, nervious, shy or barky at all.
The coated ones seemed more aloof than the hairless.
But you have to take in account this dogs see a lot of people daily, when I'm there there can be more like 1,000 kids (from school tours)