Comparison: Chinese Crested Dog and Xoloitzcuintle

Chinese Crested Dog and Xoloitzcuintle are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Chinese Crested Dog	Xoloitzcuintle
FCI group	9. Companion and Toy Dogs	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	China	Mexico
Category	Small	Medium
Height at withers	23–33 cm	–
Recognition features	Two varieties: Hairless (bare body with crest, socks and tail plume) and Powder Puff (covered in a soft veil of long hair) Two body types: racy Deer type and heavier Cobby type Large erect ears and a fine, graceful build	Hairless variety with smooth, sensitive skin; a coated variety exists Large, bat-like ears and a long thin tail Three sizes: standard, intermediate, miniature
Coat	Hairless: smooth bare body with a crest from the stop down the neck, socks on the feet and a tail plume, no large patches of hair on the body. Powder Puff: an undercoat with a soft veil of long hair. Any colour or combination is allowed; merle is unacceptable.	–
Purpose	Companion dog; by tradition developed as a guardian of treasure houses and, in a larger, heavier form, as a hunting dog.	Mexican hairless dog in three sizes, a watchdog or companion; an ancient primitive breed.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.