墨西哥无毛犬
Mexican Hairless Dog
Hairless dog breed from Mexico
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🌿健康
Originating in tropical regions, the breed is unsuited to living outdoors in colder temperate or northern climates, and is best regarded as an indoor dog. Regular bathing, light grooming, and basic skin care are necessary, as neglect can lead to acne or other skin problems. Most dermatological issues arise from poor breeding, neglect, or excessive bathing and moisturising, which strip the skin’s natural protective oils and clog pores.
👁形貌
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
📜源流
Ceramic sculptures of a hairless breed of dog have been found in burial sites in ancient West Mexico. In ancient times, dogs that looked like present-day 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