Because the coated pups have traditionally been destroyed at birth, there is no standardization in coat color. This perhaps, has led breeders to believe that the coated pups are mixed breed puppies. A short course in genetics will disprove this belief. The coated Xolo has a short, course coat that sheds minimally. Hairless dogs may be black, charcoal, lighter gray, bronze, liver or red.
Solid colors are preferred, but some do have spots.
Coated dogs can be any color, or combination of colors. Some will be completely hairless. Coated Xolos have short, course hair that sheds minimally. Suspicious towards strangers, good watchdog, excellent pet. The Xolo is exceptionally intuitive and affectionate with his family.