MediumNon-Sporting Group

Xoloitzcuintli

The Xoloitzcuintli is a sacred Aztec breed documented in Mesoamerican archaeology back 3,500 years.

Calculate Xoloitzcuintli age

Lifespan15.5 yrrange 13–18

SizeMediumNon-Sporting Group

Weight10–55 lb4.5–24.9 kg

Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11

Gallery (3)

About

About the Xoloitzcuintli

The Xoloitzcuintli is a sacred Aztec breed documented in Mesoamerican archaeology back 3,500 years. Hairless and coated varieties occur in the same litter; the breed is Mexico's national dog, recovered from near-extinction in the 1950s. AKC recognition dates to 2011.

Aging

How Xoloitzcuintlis age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 13-18 years. Hairless variety dental disease (missing adult teeth) and sunburn risk shape welfare; allergy-related skin issues, patellar luxation, and hip dysplasia are OFA-tracked.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 15.5 yr · range 13–18 Senior careSenior at 7 · geriatric at 11 Common health issues5 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 10–55 lb(4.5–24.9 kg)
Height: 10–23 in(25.4–58.4 cm)
Coat type: Hairless
Colors: BlackGrayBronzeBrindleDark BrownLiverMerlePalominoWhiteRedWhite & BlackBlack & White

Temperament

How Xoloitzcuintlis tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

loyalalertcalmprotective

Energy
4/5
Trainability
4/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
1/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Elbow Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Low prevalencetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Low prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr
Patellar Luxation
Description and veterinary guidance for Patellar Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.