 Barked: Mon Feb 27, '12 1:22pm PST |
 | |  | | Xolos are a more primitive breed. They are protective by nature, so you'll need to work a little harder with them to be readily accepting of strangers. With *any* primitive, you (plural) need a respect from what in our own day-to-day is more modern, and can reasonably expect something more primitive to have a greater distance to travel on those issues. So company coming and going, the house going empty 9-5, housebreaking, etc., can be bigger challenges. That said, the Xolo is very intelligent, because of his strong loyalty he is both homestead-y and (IMO) surprisingly easy to train for a primitive and he's got a good bit of character. This is a "master's dog," so can be one personish. They are reputed to be excellent climbers with more toe grip. These are nice dogs....I was drooling over what they put before the judge at Westminster this year, who I believe placed Group 4th which really does translate to 2nd or the winner as a judge won't feel comfortable placing a new dog so high (far less past examples to compare him to). They may not like being left alone, need extra effort with socialization and have some hardness to them....you need to be consistent and a good leader, as this can be a self assured dog. I am totally into them. My husband LOVES them....one of the few breeds we totally agree on. Def not a choice for a first time dog owner, but a cool breed to try if you are dog savvy and up for a challenge and adventure. |  |  | |  |
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