You are right that they are not Chihuahuas. They were thought to have originated from Chihuahua Mexico like Chihuahuas did but they are a different breed. They might share common ancestory but they are not Chis. I think when people are talking about hairless Chihuahuas, they are referring to some who are (very rarely) born hairless due to a genetic disorder (can't remember the name). But the Xoloitzcuintli is not a hairless Chihuahua. Stefanie
--- On Thu, 10/23/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Mexican Hairless Dog (Picture) To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008, 12:20 PM I have heard of these...very rare to my understanding, but still, they are not the same breed as a chi, thus not a "mexican chi". They are an entirely different breed. Marsha > Here's a pic of a Mexican Hairless dog, also sometimes called a > Xoloitzcuintli (I know, wierd, huh?). I personally think they are ugly > but that's just my opinion. > Stefanie > > >
