I have selected these 10 small hairless dog breeds that challenge conventional notions of canine beauty.
#1 Xoloitzcuintli
The Xoloitzcuintl is a highly intelligent and compact dog, which is now recognized as the official dog of Mexico.
The breed traces its roots back to the time of the Aztecs.
It comes in two varieties – hairless and coated.
The hairless variety has tough, close-fitting skin.
The hairless trait originated in Xoloitzcuintli as a spontaneous mutation.
Despite being hairless, they are not hypoallergenic.
They are not suited for outdoor life in northern climates.
#2 Jonangi
The Jonangi is an indigenous dog breed from India. It is not entirely hairless; however, its peach fuzz coat qualifies it as a hairless breed.
Traditionally, the Jonangu was bred as watchdogs, herding ducks, and for hunting small game.
The dog is capable of covering large distances efficiently. They are known for their intelligence and agility.
#3 Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested Dog is a hairless breed of dog that comes in two varieties, with hair and without hair. Both varieties are totally in tune with their family.
The hairless variety has tufts of hair on the tail, head, and ankles, and smooth, soft skin. They have good drive but are less independent than most terriers.
#4 Hairless Khala
The Hairless Khala was originally found in several Latin American countries.
There are two types of hairless Khalas, a smaller one and a bigger one. They are intelligent and easily trained with encouragement and the right motivation.
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#5 Peruvian Inca Orchid
The Peruvian Hairless Dog is a Peruvian breed that can be hairless or coated. In hairless varieties, the skin may be any one of a wide variety of colors.
All coat colors are accepted under the breed standard. The hairlessness trait is a dominant double lethal mutation. Dentition in the hairless variety is nearly always incomplete.
The breed is known to have been kept during the Inca Empire. Evidence of these dogs appeared on Incan, Chimu, Moche, and Chancay pottery. In 2001, the Peruvian government declared the PIO as a National Patrimony.
#6 Argentine Pila
The Argentine Pila is a breed of hairless dog. However, it has a peculiar crest on its head. They are dark-skinned or light-skinned with dark spots.
They excel in obedience and puzzle-solving. The Argentine Pila is quite a rare breed. There are only about 1,700 of these dogs in Argentina. The breed was recognised by the Asociación Canina Argentina.
#7 Hairless Chihuahua
The hairless Chihuahua is a genetic variant of the Chihuahua breed, a Mexican breed of toy dog. It is a dog of terrier-like demeanor, weighing less than 6 pounds.
The American Kennel Club first registered a Chihuahua in 1904. These dogs do best in families with older children.
#8 American Hairless Terrier
American Hairless Terriers are high-energy, intelligent, and playful dogs. It is a breed of companion dog from the US that comes in hairless and coated varieties.
The skin of the hairless is smooth and warm to the touch. In the cold weather, an American Hairless Terrier will need a well-fitting coat outdoors. The American Kennel Club also recognised the breed in 2016.
#9 Abyssinian Sand Terrier
The Abyssinian Sand Terrier is one of the most mysterious dog breeds, which is believed to be extinct. It is unknown if any examples still exist. It is speculated that this breed originated in Africa.
#10 Ecuadorian Hairless Dog
The Ecuadorian Hairless Dog originates from the western Santa Elena Peninsula in Ecuador. This breed is the result of crossing the Xoloitzcuintle with the Peruvian Inca Orchid.
It is just as friendly as the Peruvian Hairless Dog and smaller than the Xolo. They are loving and eager to please their pet parents.