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Name	Xoloitzcuintli	American Hairless Terrier	Chinese Crested
Origins	Mexico	United States	China
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Xolito Xolo Xoloescuincle Xoloitzcuintle Xoloitzcuintli Xoloitzquintle Mexican Hairless	No data available	Crested Puff Chinese Crested
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Which is the smallest dog, Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or American Hairless Terrier? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested weight comparison:	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)	5-16 pounds (2.5-7 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	10.5 pounds (2.6 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested height comparison:	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	7-16 inches (18-41 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	11.5 inches (29.5 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$300-$500	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Frequent: The Xoloitzcuintli is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The American Hairless Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested trainability comparison.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Alert Loyal Companionable Cheerful Calm	Playful Loving Alert Intelligent Lively Inquisitive	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Xoloitzcuintli dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Chinese Crested dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested?	High: Xoloitzcuintli dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: American Hairless Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested social needs comparison:	Xoloitzcuintli dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Xoloitzcuintli is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested playfulness comparison:	Average: Xoloitzcuintlis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Hairless Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested?	Low: The Xoloitzcuintli barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The American Hairless Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Very house-friendly dog the Xoloitzcuintli breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the American Hairless Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: American Hairless Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Hairless Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Chinese Crested dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Xoloitzcuintli bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 American Hairless Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chinese Crested bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Xoloitzcuintli has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Hairless Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested mouthiness comparison:	Xoloitzcuintli dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested health comparison. Which is the healthier: Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested?	Xoloitzcuintlis tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The American Hairless Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Chinese Crested is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested health problems comparison:	Skin Irritation Dry Skin Acne	No data available	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Xoloitzcuintli should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The American Hairless Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested lifespan comparison. How long do Xoloitzcuintli, American Hairless Terrier and Chinese Crested breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-18 years The average lifespan of Xoloitzcuintli: 16 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of American Hairless Terrier: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested energy level comparison:	Xoloitzcuintli dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	American Hairless Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs have an average exercise need.	American Hairless Terrier dogs exercise need is minimal.	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	American Hairless Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Xoloitzcuintli has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The American Hairless Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested coat comparison:	Smooth Hairless	Hairless	Silky Thick Double Hairless
Colors What are the original Xoloitzcuintli, American Hairless Terrier and Chinese Crested color?	Black Gray White Brown Brindle	Black White Spotted Speckled	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Xoloitzcuintli doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The American Hairless Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Xoloitzcuintli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	American Hairless Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested?	Medium ⏺ The Xoloitzcuintli has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Hairless Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Xoloitzcuintli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Hairless Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Which dog is more friendly?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Chinese Crested dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested?	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Hairless Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested?	Yes Xoloitzcuintli dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Hairless Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chinese Crested dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Xoloitzcuintli is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Hairless Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chinese Crested is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Xoloitzcuintlis are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Hairless Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Xoloitzcuintli or American Hairless Terrier or Chinese Crested? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested?	Not really Xoloitzcuintli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Hairless Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chinese Crested breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Xoloitzcuintli and American Hairless Terrier and Chinese Crested have?	3-7 puppies	3-5 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Xoloitzcuintli vs American Hairless Terrier vs Chinese Crested Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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