Mexican Hairless Dog
Mexican hairless dogs began to appear in dog shows in Mexico only in the 40s of last century, the interest in them was small and the breed standard does not exist. The first serious steps to restore the species have been taken in 1954.
Today distinguish dogs of this breed in size (standard, medium, and small) and the type of wool (hairless and powder puffs). Despite the size and type of coat, the dog must be harmoniously developed, strong, but not rude. Most of these broad-legged dogs compared with a bronze statuette. The similarity complements and preferred dark color ranging from black to dark gray, and from bronze to golden yellow.
Breeding dogs of this breed has its own characteristics: binding of two hairy dogs are not allowed, and the binding of the two hairless dogs is often caused by inherited diseases. So sometimes allowed mating dogs with various woolen cloak, which leads to the preservation of the breed. In the litter of puppies can be as bare and covered with hair. Although the skin is bald dog looks vulnerable, because of the development in adverse conditions without active human intervention, the breed is very tolerates both heat and cold.
Dog handlers also note the good health and resistance to infectious diseases in xoloitzcuintle. Of course, this does not mean that you can not vaccinate a puppy. The weak point of the breed is its teeth. After washing the dogs of this breed is recommended to wipe moisturizer.
Mexican hairless dogs are excellent companions, strongly attached to its owner. Standard and medium-sized species breed - excellent guard, brave, cautious with strangers. This is a lively and cheerful little dog is aggressive to other people's dogs, but gets along well with animals living in the house. Dogs of this breed are also distinguished by high intelligence and easily trained.
Early training is necessary also because xoloitzcuintle - dog-owners and should be gently but firmly to show "who's boss." Many owners also note the voracity of these extraordinary dogs, so you need to get serious about the choice of the diet of your pet.
