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Dog Articles
Past and Present: Mexican Hairless
Every kind
of a dog, however bizarre or degenerate, can find a human friend
somewhere, and this most unprepossessing product of our unfortunate
neighbor to the south is no exception. For unpleasant to the eye as
he is, with his sausage like exterior, weak, lashless eyes, and
quivering drawn in hind quarters, he is said, by his friends, to be
a bright and very affectionate little dog, which repays amply the
care and regard of his master.
There
seems to be a good deal of variation permissible as to size, form,
and contour, so long as the prime misfortune of complete baldness
be present. The best specimens, however, just to be bizarre, carry a
topknot of silky white hair on their crown. In general they are like
any medium-sized or small terrier whose hair has been scalded off.
The skin
may be all pink, all dark purplish like old bologna, or a marbled
combination of the two. The absence of a tempering coat of hair
makes them feel unpleasantly fevered to the touch, and of course
they are very sensitive to changes in the temperature and hence are
rarely seen in the northern part of our country. For the purposes of
a dog they are useless.
Source:
National Geographic 1919
Recommended Reading
Dog Training
Mastery - An Owners' Manual
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