Breed of the Week : Xolo

I am most happy to declare the new reigning champion of this week...Xolo!

Paw five to the Mexican Hairless!

Enjoy this Friday with photos of adorable Xolo pups.

 

 

 

 

Puppy Love Special Edition

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A Puppy Love FYI moment - I have a notebook list of breeds to share in posts.  On this Thursday, August 7, the breed of the day was to be the Shiba Inu.  However, Rambo the Havanese caught my attention in the most adorable of ways.  I am not familiar with the Havanese breed, so today is a special edition.




HISTORY :

• Origin - Cuba
• Member of Bichon breed
• Introduced to the United States during the Cuban Revolution in the 1970s
• Recognized by the AKC in 1996
• In 2013, the Havanese was listed as the 25th most popular breed by the AKC

(Source - Wikipedia)


TEMPERAMENT :

• "natural companion"
• Great with children
• Loving
• Playful
• Intelligent
• Highly social with people, dogs, cats, and any other pets
• Easy to train
• Quick learner
• Sensitive to discipline - owner must be calm and show authority...do not be overly firm or harsh
• Important note during the training process - Train not to bark at early age as excessive barking is not in the Havanese nature
• Important note during the training process - Leadership is a must to deter shyness and/or aggression as neither are breed qualities

PHYSICAL TRAIT :

• Average weight : 7 - 13 pounds

HEALTH :

• Generally healthy
• ! Long life expectancy can cause issues - Refer to Wikipedia for further information)

LIVING CONDITIONS :

• Good in an apartment
• Active indoors
• Daily walks

LIFE EXPECTANCY :

• 14 - 15 years

(Temperament, Physical Trait, Living Conditions, Life Expectancy source - DogBreedInfo)

...Other than Xolo

The Xoloitzcuintli breed has a terribly awkward name.  Research doesn't help the literal pronunciation of the complicated name.  Xolo is slightly better to say and read.  The obvious choice for English speaking countries is Mexican Hairless.  Yet somehow this name doesn't suit such a loyal, loving, and devoted dog.

I recommend The Giant Book of Dog Names to find the perfect name for a newly adopted Xolo.  (I personally would not go with Fido.)

Find a name...

Breed of the Day : Xoloitzcuintli

Xoloitzcuintli


HISTORY :

• alternative - Xolo (zoh-loh)
• Mexican hairless dog "in English speaking countries"
• Origin - Mexico
• In existence for over 3,000 years
• Not common in the United States

The history of the Xolo is detailed and complex.  Visit Wikipedia for further information and interest.


TEMPERAMENT :

• Intelligent
• Loyal
• Protective
• Barks only to warn danger or a stranger
• Good with children if socialized well
• Devoted to family
• ALL FAMILY MEMBERS MUST SHOW LEADERSHIP & CARE...IF THERE IS A LACK, THE XOLO WILL ONLY BOND WITH THOSE WHO DO SHOW LEADERSHIP & CARE
• Easy to housetrain...Quick learner
• "Velcro Dog" - with owner at all times

PHYSICAL TRAITS :

• Toy Size : 5 - 15 pounds
• Miniature Size : 15 - 30 pounds
• Standard Size : 25 - 40 pounds
• Potential Standard Size : up to 60 pounds

HEALTH :

• No known issues
• Wrap in a sweater in cold weather

LIVING CONDITIONS :

• Young Xolos need toys and activities for exercise and training
• Consider a dog walker or dog daycare for the first year if not available for full attention
• Older Xolos are quiet and content to be alone during a work week
• If an employer allows, a Xolo is happy to be with its owner

LIFE EXPECTANCY :

• 15 to 20 years

(Temperament, Physical Traits, Health, Living Conditions, Life Expectancy source -
DogBreedInfo)

Breed of the Day : Russian Spaniel

Russian Spaniel


HISTORY :

• Origin - Soviet Union
• Cross breed - between English Cocker Spaniel & English Springer Spaniel
• Similar to Cocker Spaniel...Difference is the coat - Russian Spaniels have shorter and tighter coats
• Introduced internationally in the 1990s
• Currently not recognized by any major kennel clubs

(A detailed history can be found on Wikipedia.)


TEMPERAMENT :

• Breed intent - hunting
• Breed instincts - Stamina, Strong sense of smell, Increased energy, Retrieve, Persistence
• As a family pet - Loyal, Devoted
• Great with children
• Good with other dogs
• Easy to train - Does need confident, consistent, and calm leadership

PHYSICAL TRAIT :

• Average weight : 28 - 35 pounds

HEALTH :

• Tendency to overeat - Diet is required

LIVING CONDITIONS :

• Okay in an apartment with daily exercise

LIFE EXPECTANCY :

• 14 years

(Temperament, Physical Trait, Health, Living Conditions, Life Expectancy source - DogBreedInfo)