Miniature Xoloitzcuintli
Non-Sporting Group

Height at Shoulders
14-18 in
Weight
15-30 lbs
Life Expectancy
13-18 yrs
History
The Miniature Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced "sho-lo-eetz-queent-lee") originated in Mexico at least 3,500 year ago and have been found in the tombs of Colima, Mayan, Toltec, Zapotec, and Aztec Native Americans. The Xolo was believed to be sacred with the abilities to guard houses against evil spirits and to heal with its warm body. The Aztecs believed the breed was created by the god Xolotl from the Bone of Life and gifted to man. If man protected the dogs, they would guide their caretaker in the afterlife through Mictlan, the world of Death, toward the Evening Star in the Heavens. The dogs were often sacrificed and buried alongside their caretakers so they could fulfill this duty.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Miniature Xoloitzuintli share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Common Traits
Affectionate with whole family but tend to bond especially close with one person
Have webbed feet
Known to be territorial with other animals and people
Highly intelligent and make great escape artists
Very primitive breed with a strong prey drive and protective nature
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