How long does a Xoloitzcuintli live?

The Xoloitzcuintli has a life span of 13–18 years.

How big does a Xoloitzcuintli get?

Adults weigh 14–25 kg. Height ranges from 46–58 cm.

Is the Xoloitzcuintli hypoallergenic?

Yes, the Xoloitzcuintli is considered hypoallergenic.

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Xoloitzcuintli

Non-Sporting Group · Hypoallergenic

Height 46–58 cm
Weight 14–25 kg
Life span 13–18 years
Exercise 60 min/day

calm
alert
loyal
intelligent
aloof
affectionate

The Xoloitzcuintli is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group. It comes from Mexico, Mesoamerica (ancient (est. 3,000+ years old)). Adults weigh 14–25 kg. It stands 46–58 cm tall. It typically lives 13–18 years. It is considered hypoallergenic.

The Xoloitzcuintli, also known as the Mexican Hairless Dog, is a small and intelligent breed of dog that was originally bred in Mexico for hunting and guarding. They are loyal, alert, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.

Group: Non-Sporting Group
Origin: Mexico, Mesoamerica (ancient (est. 3,000+ years old))
Coat: hairless · black, gray, bronze, red, brindle, sable, and spotted
Also known as: Mexican Hairless Dog and Xolo
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Id: 43cdadb4-851b-4a3a-99c1-5f63d08d97f8

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Xoloitzcuintli. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org akc.org showsightmagazine.com chewy.com ukcdogs.com wagwalking.com

Xoloitzcuintli FAQ

How long does a Xoloitzcuintli live?: The Xoloitzcuintli has a life span of 13–18 years.
How big does a Xoloitzcuintli get?: Adults weigh 14–25 kg. Height ranges from 46–58 cm.
Is the Xoloitzcuintli hypoallergenic?: Yes, the Xoloitzcuintli is considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Xoloitzcuintli in?: The Xoloitzcuintli is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/43cdadb4-851b-4a3a-99c1-5f63d08d97f8. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/43cdadb4-851b-4a3a-99c1-5f63d08d97f8"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/43cdadb4-851b-4a3a-99c1-5f63d08d97f8/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.