Xoloitzcuintli vs Indian Spitz (Smaller) – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Xoloitzcuintli	Indian Spitz (Smaller)
Origins	Mexico	India
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	143	429
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Other Names	Mexican Hairless, Xoloitzcuintli, Xoloitzcuintle, Xoloitzquintle, Xoloescuincle, Xolo, Xolito	Smaller Indian Spitz, Lesser Indian Spitz
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set
Price	$600-$800	Unknown

General Appearance - Xoloitzcuintli vs Indian Spitz (Smaller)

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)	11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)
Avg. Weight	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	13 pounds (6 kg)
Height	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	8-10 inches (20-25 cm)
Avg. Height	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	9 inches (22.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Xoloitzcuintli vs Indian Spitz (Smaller)

Coat	Hairless Smooth	Thick
Colors	Black Brindle Brown Gray White	White Brown Black & White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Xoloitzcuintli doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Indian Spitz (Smaller) requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Xoloitzcuintlis shed none to minimal.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s shed moderately.

Characteristics - Xoloitzcuintli vs Indian Spitz (Smaller)

Temperament	Alert Cheerful Loyal Calm Companionable Protective	Kind Active Intelligent Athletic Playful Communicative Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Indian Spitz (Smaller) is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Xoloitzcuintlis are quite easy to train.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Xoloitzcuintlis, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Xoloitzcuintlis don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Xoloitzcuintlis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Xoloitzcuintlis need a lot of social interaction.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Xoloitzcuintli barks none to minimal.	High: The Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Xoloitzcuintlis are average watchdogs.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Xoloitzcuintlis are not the best to protect their territory.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Xoloitzcuintli has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Indian Spitz (Smaller) has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Xoloitzcuintlis have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Xoloitzcuintli is strong enough to escape from home.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Xoloitzcuintlis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Xoloitzcuintlis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Xoloitzcuintlis tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Xoloitzcuintli vs Indian Spitz (Smaller)

Stranger Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are kid-friendly dogs.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are very cat-friendly dogs.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are very dog-friendly dogs.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Xoloitzcuintli is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Indian Spitz (Smaller) is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Xoloitzcuintlis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Xoloitzcuintlis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Xoloitzcuintli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Indian Spitz (Smaller) breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Xoloitzcuintli vs Indian Spitz (Smaller)

Health Issues	Xoloitzcuintlis tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Acne Dry Skin Skin Irritation	No set
Life Expectancy	15-18 years	13-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Xoloitzcuintlis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Xoloitzcuintlis have an average exercise need.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Xoloitzcuintlis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Xoloitzcuintli has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Indian Spitz (Smaller) has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Xoloitzcuintli is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Xoloitzcuintli vs Indian Spitz (Smaller)

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-7 puppies	1-3 puppies
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