Mexican Hairless Dog - Pictures & Information of the Mexican Hairless Dog breed

Appearance

• The Mexican Hairless is a lean little dog.


• They stand 9 to 14 inches tall (at the shoulders).


• They typically weigh between 5 and 15 pounds.


• Their ears stand straight up (erect).


• Obviously, these small dogs have no coat.


• They can be found in different skin colors such as:


1. gray
2. brown
3. black
4. blue
5. red
6. liver blonde
7. spotted

Temperament

• This breed is energetic and affectionate.


• They tend to get attached to their owners and immediate family.


• They are sensitive to the tone of people’s voice and seem to know when you’re in a bad mood.


• These small dogs have been used as therapy dogs.


• They are good with children and other dogs. However, they should not be left alone with small non-canine pets.


• These small dogs are agile and can jump and climb quite well.


• This breed is rather intelligent.


• They can be somewhat suspicious of strangers.

Living Standards

• Due to their energetic personality, it is reccomended that this breed have a yard to play in.


• These small dogs can be rambunctious and need plenty of exercise.

Exercise

• Be sure to walk this small dog on a daily basis.


• This breed loves to play with dog toys and chase tennis balls.


• You can jog with this breed as well.

Litter Size

• This breed will typically have between 2 and 4 pups per litter.

Health and Life Expectancy

• This is a rather healthy breed.


• There are no specific health issues related to this breed.


• They do not fair well in extreme temperatures. It is recommended to clothe this breed.


• The life expectancy of this breed is normally between 15 and 20 years of age.

Trainability and Obedience

• Due to their intelligence, these dog are not difficult to obedience train.


• Be firm, but not harsh when training these small dogs.


• Due to their agility, they can be taught tricks.


• For the best results, begin training this breed when they are a pups.


• Remember that any small dog breed can develop small dog syndrome if not properly trained.

Grooming

• This breed is not difficult to groom.


• Most of their skin conditions are a result of poor breeding.


• These small dogs should not be over bathed (once a month will suffice).


• DO NOT apply lotion to their skin on a regular basis (once a month will suffice).

History

• There are three variations of the Mexican Hairless:


1. Standard
2. Miniature
3. Toy


• This is one of the more ancient dog breeds (more than 3000 years old).


• These small dogs are believed to be sacred to the Aztec people.


• During the 19th century, this breed was popular in Mexico, Central America, and South America.


• They were first recognized by the AKC in 1887.


• Unfortunately, by the 1950s this breed became quite rare (to the brink of extinction).


• The breed was carefully redeveloped, but is still rare.


• The Mexican Hairless was readmitted to the AKC in 2008.



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