Xoloitzcuintli (Sholoitzcuintli) [1] (abbreviated as Ksolo or Sholo , also Mexican hairless dog , from ast. Xoloitzcuintli, Xoloitzcuintle, Xoloitzquintle , [ʃoːloːitsˈkʷintɬi]) - one of the ancient breeds of the world ( [ what? ] claim that the oldest breed). The birthplace of these dogs is Mexico . According to the MKF classification, xoloitskuintli are included in the sixth subgroup “Primitive breeds” of group 5 “ Spitz and primitive breeds ”. The breed exists in two varieties: hairless dogs and dogs coated with hair. Hairless Sholo are also known as Mexican Hairless Dogs. In their homeland, they are a national treasure.
| Xoloitzcuintle | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Other name | mexican hairless dog |
| Origin | |
| A place |  Mexico |
| Time | 5000-3000 years BC uh |
| Specifications | |
| Growth | miniature: 25-35 cm medium: 36–45 cm standard: 46-60 cm |
| Weight | miniature: 2-7 kg average: 7-14 kg standard: 11-18 kg |
| Other | |
| Using | miniature - companion dog medium and standard - watchdog |
| IF classification | |
| Group | 5. Spitz and primitive breed |
| Section | 6. Primitive breeds |
| room | 234 |
| Year | 1961 |
| Other Classifications | |
| COP Group | Utility |
| AKC Group | Non sporting |
| Year of the AKC | 2010 |
Content
History
The name "Sholoitzcuintle" comes from the Nahuatl Astekan language - on behalf of the god Xolotl " Sholotl " and the words itzcuīntli , "itzcuintli" , "dog".
The origin of these dogs goes deep into history. In ancient burials on the territory of Mexico, mummies of dogs and clay figures depicting the Sholoitzcuintle are found. These findings date back 5000-3000 years BC. e. [2] [3] The fact that these figurines depict exactly naked dogs is indicated by the presence of two types of figures: some showed strokes depicting wool, while the others were absolutely smooth, that is, naked. The natives appreciated their meat. The breed was considered the earthly representative of the god Sholotl , from which her name came from. The goal of the Sholoitzcuintle was to accompany the souls of the dead to the afterlife [4] . The Franciscan missionary, naturalist and historian Bernardino de Sahagun described in detail the Sholoitzcuintle breed. After the Spanish conquest of Mexico, the Sholoitzcuintles began to be exterminated as an object of pagan worship and soon almost disappeared. In 1954, Norman Pelem Wright made an attempt to save the breed, for this he went to the very center of Mexico in the remote Indian villages, where he negotiated a dozen dogs from the Indians . On May 1, 1956, a Mexican hairless dog was officially recognized in Mexico. By 1960, the Mexican Kennel Federation had registered 40 sholo, and in 1965 there were already 70 dogs. Now in Mexico, there are several thousand Mexican hairless dogs. The first dogs were brought to Russia (USSR) from Cuba in 1986.
Standards
- FCI Standard No. 234
The body is slightly longer than the height at the withers, approximately 10: 9. Bitches may be slightly longer than males.
According to the MKF classification, the Sholoitskuintli are included in the sixth subgroup “Primitive breeds” of group 5 “ Spitz and primitive breeds ”.
There are three sizes for both males and females:
- Standard size: 46 to 60 cm.
- Average size: 36 to 45 cm.
- Miniature size: 25 to 35 cm.
General appearance of the naked variety
An important characteristic and strangeness of the breed is the complete or almost complete absence of any coat and smooth, delicate skin. The body of Xoloitzcuintle has harmonious proportions, the chest is developed, the chest is wide, the legs and tail are long.
- Leather
Due to the complete absence of wool, the skin is of particular importance for this breed. It is smooth and very sensitive to the touch. The skin seems warmer than woolen breeds, since the heat is not filtered through the wool, but is given directly. Dogs with fair skin need more protection from sunlight. Accidentally obtained scars and scars should not be penalized by a decrease in rating when examining a dog at the show. The dog sweats through the paw pads and interdigital membranes and tends not to suffocate.
Disqualifying Vices
- Cropped or hanging ears.
- Snack or overshot mouth .
- Growth taller than 60 cm or lower than 25 cm.
- Docked tail.
- A long, soft crest like a Chinese crested dog .
Notes
- ↑ Approved by the Presidium of the NCCG. Commentary on FCI Standard No. 234 of March 6, 2007, Xoloitzcuintle . Bulletin of the RKF No. 5 (71), 2007 (January 12, 2009). - The correct name of the breed sounds in Spanish as "Sholoitskuintli" , named after the god Sholotlya. Date of treatment August 8, 2011. Archived on April 15, 2012.
- ↑ Xoloitzcuintli
- ↑ The sacred dog of the ancient Aztecs - Sholoitskuintli - won the audience at the most prestigious dog show in the USA .
- ↑ Vasilieva S. Dog of the Aztecs xolo. "Guide" to the next world // Dog Island: magazine. - SPb. : Charity Fund "Fidelity", 2009. - No. 3 . - S. 16-17 .