Category: Research and Inspiration

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Xolo FAQ:

From new owner: The only issue so far is he’s a little fearful of new people, which I realize is a Xolo trait. I told him he doesn’t have to love them, but he does need to pretend he likes them a little. I know he’s heading into another developmental fear period so I’m trying to take that into consideration as well. I’m taking him to work everyday and to the pet store several times a week. Any other suggestions? Otherwise, he’s perfect and a complete and total love. Response: You are wise to recognize that he will go through many developmental stages as he grows. Keep socializing him as much as you are able. Often it is good to sit in a public place and let him just watch the movements and interactions of people. Remember to take the hand of a new person in your own hand and let him smell the two hands together. This is very important. Xolos will not always remember what a person looks like but they always remember a person’s individual scent–always. I have met xolos that I raised and had not seen for several years and sometimes they need ten minutes to remember my scent, but they do remember. It is like watching a light bulb be turned on. All of a sudden I could see the recognition in their eyes. It is good to carry a good quality doggie biscuit or two in your pocket, as well.
Give a stranger one of these to offer him. He may take it and he may not. Just depends on how he “reads” the person, and what the value of the treat is to him.

I am adding a category under the area that is

labeled ‘Research and Inspiration.’ It will be called Xolo FAQs. I should have done this long ago because over he years I have responded to sssssssssssoooooooooo many questions. Well, better late than never. I will try to add to it each week.
FAQ: Is the xolo a good first time dog? Response: I have placed a few xolos with first time dog owners and I felt they were good families for the xolos because they were eager to learn and able to facilitate the things that xolos need in order to assimilate to the pack order in a family. Humans often need to learn new behaviors in order to live with xolos. Xolos thrive in homes where their daily routine is predictable and consistent. They generally dislike changes to their environment. Of course, there are exceptions to everything and no two Xolos are totally alike. They appreciate being treated with respect
and kindness but they must never be allowed to be the alpha in the home. The human must always be the pack leader and set limitations and expectations that the xolo can understand and adhere to. This is a thinking dog that requires its owner to do the same. They are so smart that they can easily become manipulative in their relationships with humans.

Mapuche was a beautiful…

…show dog and earned many championships. He sired some very wonderful pups here and then went to live in a home where he became a therapy dog for his new owner. His owner has written a very nice booklet about him and about Xolos in general. It is entitled XOLOITZCUINTLE “Sho-low-eets-queen-tlee”. The author’s name is Mary A Brody and her site is at: Mary Brody