Xoloitzcuintli

Temperament: Loyal, Alert, Calm

Group: Non-Sporting Group

Height: 25.4–58.4 in

Weight: 4.5–24.9 lb

Life Expectancy: 13.0–18.0 yrs

Energy Level: Energetic

Trainability: Agreeable

Shedding: Infrequent

Grooming Frequency: Occasional Bath/Brush

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, ranging from black, gray-black, and slate, to red, liver, or bronze. The face is thoughtful and intelligent, and a Xolo’s forehead will wrinkle when he’s deep in thought. The Xolo’s graceful, elegant body is surprisingly strong and rugged. The 3,000-year-old Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced "show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee"), the ancient Aztec dog of the gods, is today a loving companion and vigilant watchdog. The alert and loyal Xolo comes in three sizes, and in either hairless or coated varieties.