Category: Utility
Country of Origin: Mexico Breed Group: Utility Size: Large (Standard – approximately 46–60 cm at the withers) Temperament: Calm, loyal, intelligent, dignified, affectionate Exercise Requirements: Moderate to high – requires around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily activity including walks, play, and light training; benefits from mental stimulation Typical Lifespan: 12–15 years Grooming Needs: Health […]
Country of Origin: Mexico Breed Group: Utility Size: Small (Miniature – approximately 25–35 cm at the withers) Temperament: Calm, affectionate, intelligent, alert, loyal Exercise Requirements: Moderate – requires around 30 to 45 minutes of daily activity including short walks and playtime Typical Lifespan: 13–16 years Grooming Needs: Health Considerations: Description: The Miniature Xoloitzcuintle, often called […]
Country of Origin: Mexico Breed Group: Utility Size: Medium (Intermediate – approx. 36–45 cm at the withers) Temperament: Loyal, calm, intelligent, affectionate, alert Exercise Requirements: Moderate – requires up to 1 hour of daily activity including walks and gentle play Typical Lifespan: 12–15 years Grooming Needs: Health Considerations: Description: The Xoloitzcuintle (pronounced “show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee”), also known […]
Country of Origin: Tibet Breed Group: Utility Size: Medium Temperament: Friendly, intelligent, affectionate, alert, spirited Exercise Requirements: Moderate to high – needs around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily activity, including walks, play, and mentally engaging activities Typical Lifespan: 12–15 years Grooming Needs: High – long, dense double coat requires thorough brushing several times a […]
Country of Origin: Tibet Breed Group: Utility Size: Small Temperament: Alert, independent, affectionate, intelligent, confident Exercise Requirements: Low to moderate – needs around 30 to 45 minutes of daily activity including walks and indoor or garden play; enjoys climbing and watching from high places Typical Lifespan: 12–15 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – medium-length silky coat […]
Country of Origin: Tibet / China Breed Group: Utility Size: Small Temperament: Affectionate, outgoing, loyal, lively, friendly Exercise Requirements: Low to moderate – needs around 30 to 45 minutes of daily activity including short walks and indoor play Typical Lifespan: 10–16 years Grooming Needs: High – long, dense coat requires daily brushing to prevent tangles […]
Country of Origin: China Breed Group: Utility Size: Medium Temperament: Loyal, calm, independent, dignified, reserved with strangers Exercise Requirements: Moderate – needs around 45 minutes to 1 hour of daily activity including walks and calm play Typical Lifespan: 9–11 years Grooming Needs: Low to moderate – short, bristly coat needs weekly brushing; skin folds require […]
Country of Origin: Germany Breed Group: Utility Size: Medium Temperament: Lively, intelligent, alert, affectionate, spirited Exercise Requirements: Moderate to high – needs around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily activity including walks, games, and interactive training Typical Lifespan: 12–14 years Grooming Needs: High – harsh, wiry coat requires regular brushing and professional hand-stripping or clipping […]
Country of Origin: Belgium Breed Group: Utility Size: Small Temperament: Alert, curious, energetic, independent, loyal Exercise Requirements: Moderate to high – needs around 1 to 1.5 hours of daily activity including walks, playtime, and mental stimulation Typical Lifespan: 13–16 years Grooming Needs: Moderate – thick double coat benefits from weekly brushing; heavier shedding occurs seasonally, […]
Country of Origin: Germany / France Breed Group: Utility Size: Toy (maximum height at withers: 28 cm / 11 inches) Temperament: Lively, affectionate, intelligent, alert, sociable Exercise Requirements: Moderate – needs around 30 to 60 minutes of daily activity including walks, indoor play, and short training sessions Typical Lifespan: 13–16 years Grooming Needs: High – […]