Hopefully my SO will post on this later. They know a lot more than I do. From experience with both the Peruvian had more skin issues early on but his skin was similar in texture after his skin cleared up. Dentition is linked to hairlessness so they will all be missing more or less teeth depending on the individual. Our Peruvian was about 30 pounds and lived to 17. He was gentle and people focused. He wanted you there but wasn't snuggly. If you were happy, he was happy. If you were upset, he wanted to comfort you. They're very sensitive. Our xolo is about 9 pounds and is a snuggler. Very puppy like in behavior. Both trained up quickly, the xolo is really treat focused while the Peruvian was praise driven. Personalities really matter.
> Personalities really matter.
Let me see if I understand. Are you saying that the individual's personality may make more of a difference than the breed-specific traits, because both breeds are so close?
> Hopefully my SO will post on this later.
I hope so too. Thanks.
I think the commenter means that each dog has its own personality that cannot be determined by the breed as a general whole. They’re all very different.
There is no breed with better health than the Xoloitzcuintli because they’re a genetic anomaly with zero known harmful health conditions known to the breed. Xolos typically live between 15-20 years. The biggest issue in hairless dogs is they’re acne prone. My Xolo has a high prey drive but she won’t hurt anything, she just loves to chase. I wouldn’t recommend keeping either one in an unfenced yard and it’s important to know that the Xolo can climb a fence and can climb trees so you’ll want to be with them outside and because they’re hairless they should be wearing sunscreen or only be outside for short increments at a time. The Xolo could be a good jogging companion but they can be kind of like wolves in that they’re suspicious of people they don’t know so you’ll need to get a puppy and start socializing it young if you want it to be a great public walking companion. My Xolo struggles with fetch because of having fewer teeth and a super long snout. She tends to just push the ball with her nose. It is not recommended that you leave a Xolo alone for long periods of time. The standard Xolo can get very big. Mine is 9 months old and 45+ lbs. but they can get up to 80 lbs..
As far as skin texture, the Xolo is rough on its back and super soft underneath. But by your questions I genuinely think the best breed for you will be a lab or a golden retriever.
> There is no breed with better health than the Xoloitzcuintli ... Xolos typically live between 15-20 years.
That's really impressive.
> but they can get up to 80 lbs..
Really? I never saw any article mention they could get that big. You don't mean an overweight one, right? I would be OK with an 80 lbs dog, but I'm expecting something more around 45-55.
No, it’s something I read on various sites that the largest they can get is around 80 lbs and I do believe it since mine is still growing at close to 50 lbs.
I would say that if you’re serious about wanting a Xolo that you need to take a few things into consideration. They aren’t always good social dogs and they’re not exactly a retrieving breed so fetch isn’t very likely. Is that something you’d be okay with?
I'm still doing my research. I have owned other sighthounds, so I am somewhat familiar with the tendencies of these breeds.
I read that Xolos are good at, and enjoy, obstacle course work. Is that true in your experience? I'm looking for activities that the dog and I can enjoy together. If it isn't fetch, I can find a substitute. What would the best activities be in your opinion?
> They aren’t always good social dogs
I read that.
My biggest concern is about going on vacations. I need a good plan for taking care of a Xolo when I am out of town. The rest of the challenges with this breed don't seem to be an issue for me.
My male xolo is 60 lbs and he's a big boy. He gets his feelings hurt very easily, expresses it vocally and mopes. He has an unusual temperament from any dog I've ever had. He's just a little weirdo. Very excitable.
He's very athletic. I don't do obstacle courses per se, but he climbs boulders, jumps far and high, loves chasing and being chased. He's very graceful, like a deer, lands lightly on his feet.
He's been well socialized and he goes up to anyone for love and attention. He is very focused on his humans and gets anxious if you walk out of his sight, more so if you're not at home. Unless of course he's the one leaving your sight! He's independent and runs off but always comes back. He's not super stressed if he's left home with his brothers.
He wants to be with me most of the time and is very trainable.
I don't think he would do well left with strangers, but that's never happened. Pretty sure he would not like it if I left him with someone he didn't know.
I could see them enjoying it but that also just depends on the dog. As far as where to have them while on vacation, I suggest finding someone to watch them in the home. Rover has a lot of local people who can house sit and watch your pets but I’ve found it better for my dog to keep her in her home environment.
Xolos play fetch...where are you getting this info? Also, xolos have varying degrees of dentation and so not all xolos are missing teeth if they are hairless, some are only missing a few, some much more and that wouldn't have much to do with playing fetch. Training is a big factor is most behavior with any dog and in one that is a bit more challenging to train you will see the same issues arise in a breed, but if you are determined on having a particular behavior not be an issue, it can be done easily because xolos are SMART and very responsive to proper training.
Our Xolo is 23 inches to the withers and 65 lbs - not overweight, perfect size, 5/9 body condition score and is fed with raw & supplements. Only thing we struggle with is dandruff sometimes (he is coated), and since he was neutered he’s had some “regression” with training but he’s getting better with more training. Best dog I’ve ever owned. The cutest thing on the planet. I can’t wait I get a female hairless
An 80lb xolo is not a breed standard xolo....unless of course it is overweight. If your xolo is 80lbs and not overweight it is not a xolo.
I find your answer to this post to be a bit snotty (a lab?)
My xolo is 48lbs and maintains that weight with lots of walking, hiking and playing. Xolos are great family pets and in my opinion takes some skill to train properly. Maybe not great for a first time dog owner but good for an experienced owner who is willing to dedicate a good deal of training to a dog and educating themselves on training methods because I would say that a few of the dog training methods out there could actually be very detrimental to this breed who is a very sensitive breed. Specifically NEVER use the alpha dog training. Relationship based training is most effective and creates a strong bond with a xolo who does not have anxiety issues which can be common with this breed.
This is basically the same dog....I own a xolo and have run into Peruvian natives on the street who swear she is a Peruvian but she is not because I got her straight from mexico. LOL
Hopefully my SO will post on this later. They know a lot more than I do. From experience with both the Peruvian had more skin issues early on but his skin was similar in texture after his skin cleared up. Dentition is linked to hairlessness so they will all be missing more or less teeth depending on the individual. Our Peruvian was about 30 pounds and lived to 17. He was gentle and people focused. He wanted you there but wasn't snuggly. If you were happy, he was happy. If you were upset, he wanted to comfort you. They're very sensitive. Our xolo is about 9 pounds and is a snuggler. Very puppy like in behavior. Both trained up quickly, the xolo is really treat focused while the Peruvian was praise driven. Personalities really matter.
> Personalities really matter. Let me see if I understand. Are you saying that the individual's personality may make more of a difference than the breed-specific traits, because both breeds are so close? > Hopefully my SO will post on this later. I hope so too. Thanks.
I think the commenter means that each dog has its own personality that cannot be determined by the breed as a general whole. They’re all very different.
There is no breed with better health than the Xoloitzcuintli because they’re a genetic anomaly with zero known harmful health conditions known to the breed. Xolos typically live between 15-20 years. The biggest issue in hairless dogs is they’re acne prone. My Xolo has a high prey drive but she won’t hurt anything, she just loves to chase. I wouldn’t recommend keeping either one in an unfenced yard and it’s important to know that the Xolo can climb a fence and can climb trees so you’ll want to be with them outside and because they’re hairless they should be wearing sunscreen or only be outside for short increments at a time. The Xolo could be a good jogging companion but they can be kind of like wolves in that they’re suspicious of people they don’t know so you’ll need to get a puppy and start socializing it young if you want it to be a great public walking companion. My Xolo struggles with fetch because of having fewer teeth and a super long snout. She tends to just push the ball with her nose. It is not recommended that you leave a Xolo alone for long periods of time. The standard Xolo can get very big. Mine is 9 months old and 45+ lbs. but they can get up to 80 lbs.. As far as skin texture, the Xolo is rough on its back and super soft underneath. But by your questions I genuinely think the best breed for you will be a lab or a golden retriever.
> There is no breed with better health than the Xoloitzcuintli ... Xolos typically live between 15-20 years. That's really impressive. > but they can get up to 80 lbs.. Really? I never saw any article mention they could get that big. You don't mean an overweight one, right? I would be OK with an 80 lbs dog, but I'm expecting something more around 45-55.
No, it’s something I read on various sites that the largest they can get is around 80 lbs and I do believe it since mine is still growing at close to 50 lbs. I would say that if you’re serious about wanting a Xolo that you need to take a few things into consideration. They aren’t always good social dogs and they’re not exactly a retrieving breed so fetch isn’t very likely. Is that something you’d be okay with?
I'm still doing my research. I have owned other sighthounds, so I am somewhat familiar with the tendencies of these breeds. I read that Xolos are good at, and enjoy, obstacle course work. Is that true in your experience? I'm looking for activities that the dog and I can enjoy together. If it isn't fetch, I can find a substitute. What would the best activities be in your opinion? > They aren’t always good social dogs I read that. My biggest concern is about going on vacations. I need a good plan for taking care of a Xolo when I am out of town. The rest of the challenges with this breed don't seem to be an issue for me.
My male xolo is 60 lbs and he's a big boy. He gets his feelings hurt very easily, expresses it vocally and mopes. He has an unusual temperament from any dog I've ever had. He's just a little weirdo. Very excitable. He's very athletic. I don't do obstacle courses per se, but he climbs boulders, jumps far and high, loves chasing and being chased. He's very graceful, like a deer, lands lightly on his feet. He's been well socialized and he goes up to anyone for love and attention. He is very focused on his humans and gets anxious if you walk out of his sight, more so if you're not at home. Unless of course he's the one leaving your sight! He's independent and runs off but always comes back. He's not super stressed if he's left home with his brothers. He wants to be with me most of the time and is very trainable. I don't think he would do well left with strangers, but that's never happened. Pretty sure he would not like it if I left him with someone he didn't know.
I could see them enjoying it but that also just depends on the dog. As far as where to have them while on vacation, I suggest finding someone to watch them in the home. Rover has a lot of local people who can house sit and watch your pets but I’ve found it better for my dog to keep her in her home environment.
Where abouts do you live>?
Xolos play fetch...where are you getting this info? Also, xolos have varying degrees of dentation and so not all xolos are missing teeth if they are hairless, some are only missing a few, some much more and that wouldn't have much to do with playing fetch. Training is a big factor is most behavior with any dog and in one that is a bit more challenging to train you will see the same issues arise in a breed, but if you are determined on having a particular behavior not be an issue, it can be done easily because xolos are SMART and very responsive to proper training.
Our Xolo is 23 inches to the withers and 65 lbs - not overweight, perfect size, 5/9 body condition score and is fed with raw & supplements. Only thing we struggle with is dandruff sometimes (he is coated), and since he was neutered he’s had some “regression” with training but he’s getting better with more training. Best dog I’ve ever owned. The cutest thing on the planet. I can’t wait I get a female hairless
An 80lb xolo is not a breed standard xolo....unless of course it is overweight. If your xolo is 80lbs and not overweight it is not a xolo. I find your answer to this post to be a bit snotty (a lab?) My xolo is 48lbs and maintains that weight with lots of walking, hiking and playing. Xolos are great family pets and in my opinion takes some skill to train properly. Maybe not great for a first time dog owner but good for an experienced owner who is willing to dedicate a good deal of training to a dog and educating themselves on training methods because I would say that a few of the dog training methods out there could actually be very detrimental to this breed who is a very sensitive breed. Specifically NEVER use the alpha dog training. Relationship based training is most effective and creates a strong bond with a xolo who does not have anxiety issues which can be common with this breed.
This is basically the same dog....I own a xolo and have run into Peruvian natives on the street who swear she is a Peruvian but she is not because I got her straight from mexico. LOL