A hairless dog may not be a sight you are used to seeing if you are used to seeing dogs with the fur of different lengths. However, they exist. 

The Xoloitzcuintli

The Xoloitzcuintli is a hairless dog breed that is also called a Mexican hairless dog, according to an article. As the descendants of the first dog breeds that lived in North America, the long name of the dog breed was shortened to the nickname Xolo. 

They Help Treat Illnesses

The article mentioned that dogs that belonged in this breed were effective at treating a lot of human illnesses such as arthritis relief. 

This dog's warm temperature made them the perfect fur body to treat arthritis for the people of Mexico.  

What Makes Them Stand Out

As unique as its name, the Xoloitzcuintli is one of the oldest dog breeds known to man, according to an article. It was estimated that the dog breed has walked the earth with man since 3,500 years ago. 

Although Xolos are dogs that are classified as a hairless dog breed, based on the article, they are not at all hairless as some of the dogs under this breed have a bit of fur. However, it still appears to be hairless despite the presence of some fur. 

Now since the dog is hairless or with little fur, their hygiene is a bit of an issue for its owners. It means that those who have a Xolo should focus on their hygiene as they sweat entirely through their skin unlike most dogs who don't. They can be a bit of maintenance, you would need to apply sunscreen on them to protect their skin from the sun's UV rays. 

Another thing you need to know before you adopt one or buy one is that these dogs can also get acne. This can happen when Xolos are applied with too much moisturizer on their skin. Too much moisture on their skin that can clog their pores and result in acne breakouts. 

Xolos have the reputation of being able to drive away evil spirits, according to an article. It means that is a good companion for those who believe in spirits and other supernatural beings living across the world with humans. If you know the movie Coco? Yes, that kid with a guitar he had a Xolo travel with him to afterlife. 

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Their Personality

As Xolos come in different sizes, their personalities are the same as their tendencies to become good housemates. They are seen as a calmer dog breed. It means that they are a perfect pet for those who need a companion that does not require a significant amount of time to keep them calm. Also, they do not require that much exercise, unlike other active dog breeds. It means that they are the perfect paw buddy for those who live busy lifestyles that do not have excess time to spend walking their dogs.

Dogs are described as one of the best friends a man could ever have. Regardless of the breed, all dogs deserve the love and care a person can give.