Going Xolo: Happiness Can Be Hairless
Meet the unique Xoloitzcuintli breed, through the eyes of devoted breeders and handlers, focused on improving and celebrating its uniqueness.
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The Xoloitzcuintli (show-low-eats-queen-tlee) comes in three sizes: toy, miniature, and standard, and two varieties: hairless and coated. The hairless has tough, smooth, close-fitting skin. The coated variety is covered by a short, flat coat. Both varieties come in dark colors, ranging from black, gray-black, and slate, to red, liver, or bronze. The face is thoughtful and intelligent, and a Xolo’s forehead will wrinkle when he’s deep in thought. The Xolo’s graceful, elegant body is surprisingly strong and rugged.
Meet the unique Xoloitzcuintli breed, through the eyes of devoted breeders and handlers, focused on improving and celebrating its uniqueness.
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