Chinese Crested vs Xoloitzcuintle
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Xoloitzcuintle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Xoloitzcuintles.
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
9-30 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
5-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Origin Country
China
Mexico
Origin Year
1800 AD
-1500 BC
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Bald
Bald
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Coat Length
Hairless
Hairless
Chinese Crested
Xoloitzcuintle
