MEXICAN HAIRLESS

breed of toy dog that is probably descended from hairless Chinese dogs which were taken to Mexico in the late 16th century. A rather long-legged dog, the Mexican hairless generally weighs 10 pounds (4.5 kg) or less. It is hairless except for a topknot and some fuzz on its long tail; its soft skin is pink, slate, or gray in colour. The breed, which is known as the Chinese dog in Mexico, is not formally recognized by the American Kennel Club.