Xoloitzcuintli (Dog breed traits) 🐶 2022

I know that, when it comes to dog breeds, the first thing people want to see is pictures. So let’s start with a few pictures of Xoloitzcuintli:

Note: If you a step-by-step guide on how to choose the best dog for you, click on the image above.

In this article I’ll talk about the traits and characteristics of a Xoloitzcuintli.

I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:

• Child-friendly or not.
• Affectionate.
• Intelligence.
• Energy and the will to play.

Child-friendly (or not)

"6/10"

This dog breed will do just fine with kids.

Affectionate (or not)

"10/10"

They are definitely affectionate with their family members. Such a lovely dog!

Intelligence

"10/10"

This is one of the smartest dogs there is. He will probably learn new tricks and rules by himself without much effort from you.

Energy and the will to play

"6/10"

This breed has an average amount of energy. They will play and take naps from time to time.

Grooming (Is it easy?)

"10/10"

It can’t be easier to groom this dog.

Do you live in a apartment?

These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:

• Adaptability to apartments.
• Amount Of Shedding.
• Drooling Potential.
• Exercise Needs.
• Tendency to bark.

Apartment Living

Are they suitable for apartment living?

"10/10"

This breed is recommended for apartments or small spaces.

Amount Of Shedding

"1/10"

This breed doesn’t shed a lot. It’s a highly recommended dog for its low maintenance.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.

Drooling Potential

"1/10"

Drooling is rare or very rare in this dog breed.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.

Exercise Needs

"6/10"

Like all dogs, this breed also needs some exercise. Not too much, not too little.

Tendency to bark

"10/10"

This breed barks a lot or is very vocal.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.

Can he be left alone?

"1/10"

This dog doesn’t like to be left alone and is likely going to suffer from separation anxiety.

Other Characteristics

These are traits that may or may not be important to you:

• Dog Friendly.
• Friendly Toward Strangers.
• Easy To Train.
• Potential For Playfulness.

Dog Friendly

"3/10"

They generally do not like other dogs around.

Friendly Toward Strangers

"1/10"

They do not like strangers and may bark if they see one.

Easy To Train

"6/10"

In time, this dog breed will complete his training.

Potential For Playfulness

"6/10"

Like most dogs this one will also like to play.

References

You can check the references I used:

https://www.pets.gelsonluz.com/p/references.html