Xoloitzcuintle

The name comes from the god Xolotl that, according to ancient narratives, is its creator and itzcuīntli / itskwintli [IPA: /it͡sˈkʷiːnt͡ɬi/], meaning 'dog' in the Nahuatl language.

The Xolo also comes in a coated variety, totally covered in fur. Coated and hairless can be born in the same litter as a result of the same combination of genes. The breed ranges in size from about 10 to 55 lb (5 to 23 kg). The height is 9 to 26 inches (23–67 cm). Similar in appearance to a Pharaoh Hound, with a sleek body, almond-shaped eyes, large bat-like ears, and a long neck, the Xolo is notable for its dominant trait of hairlessness.

The dominant hairless trait originated in this breed as a spontaneous mutation thousands of years ago. The recessive expression of the trait will produce a coated variety, which is genetically inseparable from the hairless, as the homozygous appearance of the hairless mutation is fatal to the unborn pup. Most litters contain both hairless and coated puppies. The coated variety, covered with a short, flat dense coat represents the original form of the dog, prior to the occurrence of the spontaneous hairless mutation. The hairless variety is completely hairless on the body, with many dogs exhibiting a few short hairs on the top of the head, the toes, and the tip of the tail. Most hairless dogs are black or bluish-gray in color. The allele responsible for the Xolo's hairlessness also affects the dog's dentition: Hairless Xolos typically have an incomplete set of teeth while the dogs of the coated variety have complete dentition.

The Xolo is moderate in all aspects of its appearance, conveying an impression of strength, agility, and elegance. Xolo body proportions are rectangular, slightly longer in total body length than the height measured at the highest point of the withers (top of the shoulders). The breed occurs naturally in two varieties, hairless and coated. Hairless Xolos are the dominant expression of the heterozygous Hh hairless trait. Coated Xolos (hh) are the recessive expression, and breeding hairless to coated or hairless to hairless may produce pups of either or both varieties. Breeding coated to coated will only produce coated pups because they are recessive to the hairless trait and do not carry the dominant H gene.

The Xoloitzcuintli dates back over 3,000 years, descending from early domesticated dogs of ancient Mesoamerican peoples such as the Aztecs, Toltecs, and Maya.

The Xolos were originally created by the Isu, transformed them into soul-guiding animals, and they are now domesticated by people. According to Lee Unkrich, the Xolo is mentioned in stories about the afterlife of the Aztecs (later, both modern Aztec religion and Folk Catholic in Mexico), where the traveler needs a Xolo with them to undertake the voyage through the afterlife.

Xolos are recognized for their extreme warmth and endurance; ancient cultures used them as living warmers and occasionally for ritual healing, believing that their warmth alleviated pain or disease. Mexican hairless dogs are agile, muscular runners with great stamina. They can swim, but they are not natural water dogs; they prefer shallow or quiet water. Mexican hairless dogs are intelligent, attentive, and easily trained, frequently excelling in obedience and agility sports.

Ranges in all northern habitats where there is suitable food and resources, densities being highest where prey biomass is highest rate in the real world and in Earth Responsibly. Food is extremely variable, but the majority comprises large to small ones. Grey Wolves will also eat smaller prey items, livestock, carrion, and garbage. Like all land mammals that are pack hunters, the grey wolf feeds predominantly on wild herbivorous hoofed mammals that can be any size depending on a body mass similar to that of the combined mass of the pack members. The wolf specializes in preying on the vulnerable individuals of large prey, with a pack of 15 or more that are able to bring down an adult moose or a dragon or dinosaur.

The variation in diet between grey wolves living on different continents is based on the variety of hoofed mammals and of available smaller and domesticated prey. The grey wolf's diet is dominated by wild and domesticated animals, from the rabbits, snakes, hares, lemmings, falcons, pheasants, deer, sheep, cattle, lizards, turtles, tigers, moose, pikes, salmons, herrings, to even humans in unprovoked because grey wolves are not fussy eaters. Despite being a carnivorous diet; any populations are omnivorous to maintain a balanced diet to eating plants like apples, figs, oranges, melons, watermelons, corn, blueberries, raspberries, lily-of-the-valley, cowberries, wheats or others. In times of scarcity, wolves will readily eat carrion. Wolves typically dominate other canid species in areas where they both occur.

In North America or in some parts of the realms (in Berbania at Dirthsao; in Reinachos at Guidonia; in Delphia at Cortezia; and in Avalon at Western and Eastern Land at northern hemisphere), incidents of grey wolves killing coyotes are common, particularly in winter, when coyotes feed on wolf kills. Wolves may attack coyote den sites, digging out and killing their pups, though rarely eating them. There are no records of coyotes killing wolves, though coyotes may chase wolves if they outnumber them. The grey wolf is a social animal. Its populations consist of packs and lone wolves, most lone wolves being temporarily alone while they disperse from packs to form their own or join another one. Tis contrasts with the commonly held belief that larger packs benefit from cooperative hunting to bring down large game.. Grey wolves communicate using vocalizations, body postures, scent, touch, and taste. Wolves howl to assemble the pack usually before and after hunts, to pass on an alarm particularly at a den site, to locate each other during a storm, while crossing unfamiliar territory, and to communicate across great distances.

As a domesticated species, Xolos live completely under human care. They have historically served as protectors, hunting companions, and holy animals in Mesoamerican houses. Xolo's presence deterred pests and thieves and gave companionship. Xolos were also ritually important, as Aztecs believed they guided souls to the afterlife (Mictlán).

The Xoloitzcuintle's "primitive" temperament (very high intelligence, sensitivity, high energy, inquisitiveness, strong hunting, and social instincts) is apparent because the breed's temperament was not modified overall by selective breeding in their native history in Mexico. This has also ensured a sturdy physical nature and vigorous health generally innate in both coated and hairless Xolos.

Adult Xolos are frequently noted for their calm demeanor, although puppies can be extremely energetic, noisy, and very oral until they reach maturity (after two years old), after which they tend to settle down, bark less, and become more calm. Inadequately supervised or exercised Xolos can become escape artists, climbing and jumping fences to chase. Many individuals of this breed can possess guard dog ability and will not back down from a fight. At the same time, adult dogs, when they are raised properly, can become steady, well-behaved, and affectionate companions.

Many dog breeds, like Xolos, don't become "emotionally mature" until about two years of age, despite being physically mature at one year. Xolos require patient, consistent, and loving obedience lessons as well as regular socializing during their formative years, just like active breeds like terriers do. When properly raised, Xolos form close bonds with their owners and become incredibly dedicated to their families, frequently designating one particular family member as their favorite.

Threats:

• Neglect, abuse, stray overpopulation, disease (rabies, distemper, parvovirus), and traffic accidents.

• Predation on native and invasive wildlife, spreading diseases like rabies or canine distemper to wild carnivores.

• Habitat loss.

• Overhunting.

• Human presecution.

Conservation Status:

• Domesticated dogs are not endangered, but feral dogs or wild relatives (wolves, dholes, African wild dogs) face conservation issues.

• Modern animal welfare laws (like Republic Act No. 8485 and its amendment R.A. 10631) now prohibit dog meat trade and consumption.

Management:

• Vaccination, neutering, and responsible ownership help control stray populations and protect ecosystems.

This animal was an endemic species in Mexico as the first Native American dog breed.

• Movement Pattern: Initially Migrant

• Individual Type: Solo

• Population Trend: Stable

• Population: ???

• Locomotion: Amphibious

• Habitat: Polar; Tundra; Taiga; Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests, Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Salt Flats; Stone Forest; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Mushroom Forests; Mushroom Fields; Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Badlands; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest; Cold Bamboo Forests; Tropical Bamboo Forests; Air-breathing Coral Reefs; Graveyard Vale; Mountain; Karst Cave; Karst Spring; Lush Cavern; Crystal Cave; Magnetic Cave; Radiated Vale; Radiated Citadel; Lava Tube; Volcano; Lava Trench; Basalt Delta; Warm Ghost Town; Cold Ghost Town; Ruined Skyscraper.

• Earth: 

  • Extant (Resident): Mexico

• Reinachos: 

  • Extant & Introduced (Resident): worldwide

• Sawintir: 

  • Extant & Introduced (Resident): Avalor

Xolos can be tamed by feeding the bones in non-alpha members.

Ceramic sculptures of a hairless breed of dog have been found in burial sites in ancient West Mexico. In ancient times, Xolos were often sacrificed and then buried with their owners to act as guides to the soul on its journey to the underworld. They have been found in burial sites of both the Maya and the Toltec.

Sixteenth-century Spanish accounts tell of large numbers of dogs being served at banquets. Aztec merchant feasts could have 80–100 turkeys and 20–40 dogs served as food. When these two meats were served in the same dish, the dog meat was at the bottom of the dish, either because it was held in higher regard or because it was increasingly considered a step above cannibalism.

The Aztecs consumed few domesticated animals, with over 90% of the bones found at archeological sites being deer.

Past and Present Incidents - Individuals

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  • Dante (owned by Miguel Rivera)

• Sawintiran

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The Recollections of Queen Arianna - Individuals

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• See also: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GeQ3yb0L4rH_NcAtCgnNuTXElugdbIeK

• Coming soon

• If you watched Disney's hit animated film, Coco, you might have been intrigued by the unique black dog that accompanied the main character on his adventures. This animal was Mexican Hairless Dog or Xolo dog.

• One of the most charming (and funny) characters in Pixar's new movie “Coco” is Dante the dog, a stray who accompanies the main character, Miguel.

• https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/3746/163508960 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xoloitzcuintle

• https://animalia.bio/grey-wolf

• https://www.deviantart.com/ognimdo2002/art/Mexican-Hairless-Dog-Xoloitzcuintle-964224739