The Xolo comes in three sizes: Miniature (9.75" to 13.75"), Intermediate (up to 17.75") and Standard (up to 23.5"). There are also two 'varieties'; hairless and coated. The hairless have short hair on the head, neck, feet and tail. The coated variety is completely covered with short hair.
Xolo are energetic, loving and make wonderful companions in the right home. Either variety, they are an indoor breed. However, they require a securely fenced yard or several walks each day to insure proper exercise. Grooming-wise, either variety is considered low maintenance but they do require some regular grooming. The hairless variety may require a sweater in cool weather.
Used as guard dogs, temperamentally Xolos remain true to their heritage, reserved and suspicious of strangers but also intensely devoted to their masters. Xolos are verstile and they can excel at a wide range of activities, including conformation showing, obedience, agility and therapy work.
Xolos are highly intellignet but sensitive and have a reputation for stubborness. Xolos can be possessive of what they consider their own: food, toys, bed or 'their' people. They are also well-known escape artists, therefore you need to be sure your fenced yard is perfectly secure.
Common sense must be used when introducing Xolos to small children or other pets. Very young, rought or pre-school children should be supervised. Xolos can be fine with children as long as the child respects the dog's feelings.
As a rule, Xolos are naturally clean and can be easy to housebreak. Consistency is the key as dogs are creatures of habit. Design a workable schedule and stick to it and you'll be surprised how quickly a Xolo will learn.
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