Russia has become a leading power in breeding xoloitzcuintles. They hold xolo exhibitions and thousands have adopted them as pets.
Don’t think for a second that xoloitzcuintle dogs can’t thrive in cold climates because they lack hair. In Russia, these dogs are dressed in sweaters or vests and still manage to play in the snow.
However, what’s even more surprising is that Russia has become a significant force when it comes to breeding and owning xoloitzcuintles as pets. This is not just due to their ability to withstand cold temperatures but also because of the growing interest in this Mexican breed.
The expert on breeding xoloitzcuintles, Sixto Langarica, was one of the first to notice Russia’s rise to prominence in this field. He has commented that Russian breeders are producing a large number of high-quality xolo specimens comparable to those found in Mexico. In fact, he believes that Russia is now the second-largest producer of xoloitzcuintles.
Russian breeders have even surpassed their Mexican counterparts in some areas. For example, there have been 13 editions of the “National Xoloitzcuintle Exhibition” held in Russia so far, with a record 72 specimens participating in the contest for the best xolo in 2022.
Xoloitzcuintles are becoming increasingly popular pets in Russia, as evident from numerous videos on YouTube showing Russians interacting with their Mexican hairless dogs. These videos provide insight into the daily lives of these animals and the care required to keep them healthy.
To see these videos for yourself, simply type “Ксолоитцкуитнле Россия” (xoloitzcuintles in Russia) into the YouTube search bar. You’ll be amazed by the craze surrounding xolos in Russia and the significant amount of money people are willing to pay for them – around 23,000 Mexican pesos.
So, what is it about xoloitzcuintles that makes them so appealing to Russians? Unfortunately, we can only provide a partial answer based on available information. Breeders in Russia claim that the first xoloitzcuintles arrived from Cuba in 1986 and were then reproduced locally, but that’s as far back as our knowledge goes.
Source: Mexico Desconocido
