Food
Omnivore
Xolos eat dog food, meat and vegetables.
Eats plants and animals
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Xoloitzcuintli Facts for Kids: X Is for Xoloitzcuintli
The Xoloitzcuintli is a dog from Mexico, and many of them have no hair at all. People call it “Xolo” for short, which sounds like “SHOW-low”. Here are easy xoloitzcuintli facts for kids: what xolos eat, how big they grow, what a baby xoloitzcuintli is called and where xolos live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter X.
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Omnivorediet
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Xolos
Two more true facts about the xoloitzcuintli that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Xoloitzcuintli”
Xoloitzcuintli starts with the letter X. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
It is often called the Mexican hairless dog.
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One more fact
It is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world.
Act it outMove like a xoloitzcuintli for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter X in “Xoloitzcuintli”.
Ask a questionWhat would a xoloitzcuintli eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Xoloitzcuintli Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the xoloitzcuintli, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A xoloitzcuintli is about 25 to 60 cm tall.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Xolos live for about 13 to 18 years.
LifespanBaby
Puppy
A baby xoloitzcuintli is called a puppy.
Baby nameGroup
Pack
A group of xolos is called a pack.
Group nameHabitat
Everywhere
Xolos are found in Mexico and homes worldwide.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
The Xoloitzcuintli is a dog from Mexico, and many of them have no hair at all. People call it “Xolo” for short, which sounds like “SHOW-low”.
Xoloitzcuintli is a mammalLetter
X is for xoloitzcuintli
Xoloitzcuintli has 14 letters and starts with X.
Say: Xoloitzcuintli
Quick quiz
Xoloitzcuintli Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Xoloitzcuintli Coloring Page: Letter X Worksheet
Done reading about the xoloitzcuintli? Print the free letter X sheet, say “X is for xoloitzcuintli” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Xoloitzcuintli Questions Kids Ask
Xolos eat dog food, meat and vegetables. That makes the xoloitzcuintli an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A xoloitzcuintli is about 25 to 60 cm tall.
Xolos live for about 13 to 18 years.
A baby xoloitzcuintli is called a puppy.
A group of xolos is called a pack.
Xolos live in Mexico and homes worldwide. Their favorite habitat is: everywhere.
Yes. The xoloitzcuintli is a mammal. The Xoloitzcuintli is a dog from Mexico, and many of them have no hair at all. People call it “Xolo” for short, which sounds like “SHOW-low”.
Xoloitzcuintli starts with the letter X. Say it slowly and listen for the X sound at the start.
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