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The name of this dog is pronounced show-low-eats-queent-Lee. An easier way to spell and pronounce the name of this rare breed is Xolo (pronounced Show-LO). In the terminology of all days, the dog is known as "Mexican Hairless." The name says it all. This is a race that is born without hair. Therefore, it is a race that has particular difficulties with health should be understood by anyone wishing to own one of these rare dogs.

Firstly, a hairless dog is subjected to temperature changes and must be protected against extreme cold or heat. One can easily blows sun and should be kept out of sunlight. It will quickly become cold and should wear a coat outside when he goes outside. Size dog is another consideration of health for the variety of small toy breed has a delicate frame. Children must be supervised and can not play hard. Also the dog needs to be protected from jumping surfaces that are bred for the leg bone of his small fracture easily.

The Xolo has a unique history. It is believed that this dog is the first association of mankind with the canine world. Representations of race in sculpture Xolo clay have been found there dating as far back as 3000 years. The name "Xoloitzcuintli" comes from a combination of the Aztec word for the Indian God Xolotl and Itzcuintli which is the Indian word for dog. This race has been estimated by the Aztec people to have a strong power against evil spirits. He also was supposed to have healing powers for benign conditions such as arthritis, toothache and insomnia. The dog was actually often used as a warm bed, the modern world would call the dog "heating pad". In addition, in ancient times the Xolo is often sacrificed for buried with his master and quide him on his journey in the afterlife, as it was believed that the faithful dog protecting his master in death as he had in life of evil spirits in the world.

As the Chinese Crested, there are two varieties of the Xolo, hair and coatings. There are also three sizes, toys, miniature and standard. The dog comes in almost every color imaginable. The hairless variety is generally quite mottled and spotted and often wrinkled. The body type is similar to that of the Italian greyhound. The race was actually registered with the American Kennel Club from 1887 to 1959, when AKC voted to eliminate race from its register, studbook. At that time, he seemed to be a lack of guidance in the standard of race and the lack of quality in the breeding program, according to the AKC

The Xolo is not particularly attractive to many people and the commentary is often argued that it is an ugly dog. However, the Xolo owners will tell you that the sweetness of his character and affection it displays is much greater than its ugliness!

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Dogs

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