You can look boldly through her long eyelashes or almost naked from wrinkled faces a rather sad expression exhibit: Mexican dog breeds.
The FCI list contains two Mexican dog breeds that are clearly classified and assigned! Overall, however, four different breeds are spoken of, at least one of which is a purely Mexican hairless dog.
Two other breeds are awaiting international recognitioneven if this does not detract from their popularity in their country of origin.
Unusuallike the four Mexican dog breeds, must be called, they not only depict a pride of the people, but also testify to long traditions, not only as status symbols, but also as hunting and fighting dogs.
As our number 4 impressively proves!
1.Chihuahua
His ancestors were already known and loved by the Aztecs. Called Techichi they are expected as tiny companion dogs delighted the nobility of the time. Even if theirs exact origin not 100% clarified is.
They got their name from the Mexican expression Chihuahueno. Their occurrence in the northern state of Chihuahua together with this contributes to the international name.
Officially they are discovered and recognized only since the 20th century. They came to theirs via the United States of America now worldwide popularityt.
What not least depends on famous actors and starlets, which the carrying small dogs in their purses.
Interestingly, the Chinese crested dog is a close relative of the mini Mexican companion dog, the Chihuahua.
As smallest dog breed in the worldt brings this Mexican dog breed to the max just once 3 kg body weight on the scales. Chihuahuas are also called toy dog breed guided.
Affectionate but lively, with a charming personality present yourself to your environment!
Caution torment breeding
Unfortunately, some of the cute Chihuahuas come from torture breeding, which is associated with suffering and pain for the animals. Before you consider buying a Chihuahua, research the breeder and their circumstances.
2. Xoloitzcuintle
Also these mexican hairless dogs became widespread in Central America bred before European discovery.
He may vary in sizefrom a shoulder height at 23 cm to an impressive height of 67 cm everything can be found.
This is what makes this Mexican dog breed not a pure toy dog.
Again and again we find Xoloitzcuintle puppies with fur.
Not a curiosity, but a Result of hereditary inbred hairlessnessthey are still traded as exceptional animals.
As intelligent and lively companion dog he is not only dependent on traveling in handbags. There may well be a little more employment opportunities here.
The rather exotic four-legged friend can fit in quite well in families.
Caution torment breeding
When it comes to hairless dogs, it should always be pointed out that it can be a matter of torture with suffering and pain for the animals, even if it is assumed that this Mexican hairless dog got its appearance through thousands of years of reproduction.
Did you know that some call the Mexican Hairless Dog one of the ugliest dog breeds classify?
3. Perro Lobo de Mexico
This purposeful breeding from gray wolf and dog should also come from ancient Mexico and as status symbol have counted.
They played an important role as sacrificial animals in various ancient Mexican and Central American cultures, as can be seen from reports by the Spanish conquerors and from paintings in temple complexes.
With a Shoulder height of up to 75 cm and his strong muscular physique is he one impressive appearancewhich also through the characteristics of wolves, to deter unpopular people.
His distrust of strangers underscores his usefulness as a watchdog again, even if he reliable and affectionate within his family can act.
Since the recognition of this Mexican dog breed in the 1990’s by the Federacion Canofila Mexicana, breeders have been keen to re-establish the Perro Lobo de Mexico’s proliferation and popularity.
4. Chamuco
As mexican pit bull This Mexican dog breed is well-known among lovers of brawny animals, although it is known as just before extinction is seen because it is currently not really widespread outside of Mexico.
Chamuco is translated as devil in some regions, demonstrating the intimidating effect that the Chamuco’s muscular, imposing, albeit stocky build can have on outsiders.
his being is considered by breeders and fans, however balanced and friendly described. Well trained and integrated into his family, he enjoys activities together.
on pictures it can easily be confused with the American Pitbull. His pedigree includes American Bulldog, Pitbull and Staffordshire. The first breeds were pure fighting dogs laid out, even if they were illegal!