Xoloitzcuintle vs Peruvian Inca Orchid

Compare the Xoloitzcuintle to the Peruvian Inca Orchid. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Xoloitzcuintles and Peruvian Inca Orchids.

Xoloitzcuintle vs Peruvian Inca Orchid
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
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General Details
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
9-30 Inches
10-26 Inches
Weight
5-40 Pounds
9-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Origin Country
Mexico
Peru
Origin Year
-1500 BC
750 AD
Temperament
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
65-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Common Health Issues
Dry skin
Skin irritation
Acne
Skin allergies
Dry skin
Skin irritation
Skin infections
Irritable bowel syndrome
Sunburn
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Bald
Single
Smooth
Bald
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Hairless
Hairless to Short
Coat Coloring
Xoloitzcuintle
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Grey
Grey
Red
Red
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