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AHT or Xolo? looks
I have received emails from people wanting to know the physical differences between American Hairless Terriers (AHT) and Xoloitzcuintlis (Xolo, Mexican Hairless). Many of these site visitors had adopted hairless dogs of unknown origins and are unsure of their dog's breed. Sometimes it's hard to tell the hairless breeds apart, especially if your only reference is a photo. If your rescue dog is a hairless mix, it could be impossible to figure out the exact parentage without additional information. Example question: "We adopted this puppy last year from the Humane Society. I am not sure if she is a AHT or Xolo. I think she is a Xolo, but welcome an experts opinion."
Answer these questions: 1. Does your dog have any hair? Xolos usually have some short hair on the top of their heads, toes, and tips of tail, but some Xolos are almost hairless. AHTs are totally hairless, other than having very fine, almost invisible "peach fuzz" all over the body. If your dog has a hairless body with long hair on the head and tail, then he is more likely a Chinese Crested. Cresteds may also have some body hair. 2. What do you know about his parents? If your dog is an AHT, his both parents must have been hairless (recessive hairlessness). If he's a Xolo, Chinese Crested, or Peruvian Hairless, one of his parents must have been a hairless (dominant hairlessness). 3. How tall is he at the shoulders as an adult? Xolos come in three sizes and can be very large (height of a Lab). AHTs are small dogs, they are usually 10"-18" tall at the withers. 4. Does he have a full set of teeth? As adults, Xolos often lose at least their canines. AHTs (almost) always have a full set of teeth which is unique among hairless breeds. Also... Is he very "mouthy" (likes to chew everything) even as an adult? Adult Xolos are generally not mouthy, but AHTs are. AHTs love using their teeth and chewing whatever they are allowed to (toys, treats, pillows, your clothes). They are nibblers. As terriers, AHTs are active and lively little dogs. Xolos tend to be more laid back until they feel there's a need to take some action.
Photos of purebred hairless dogs (4 different dogs) As you see from these photos, it can be difficult to tell hairless dogs apart if you know nothing about the parentage.
Photos of mixed breed hairless dogs (3 different dogs)
See also the AHT or Xolo? (personality) and Compare Hairless Breeds pages. |
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