Mexican hairless

noun

1. one of a breed of small dogs having no hair except for a tuft on the top of the head and a little fuzz on the lower part of the tail.

Mexican hairless

noun

1. a breed of small hairless dog with mottled skin, originating from Mexico

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mexican hairless¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

For instance, traces of German shepherd were found unexpectedly in the Mexican hairless and Peruvian hairless, evidence that the dogs of the first Europeans in the Americas got around.

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Modern hairless breeds such as the Peruvian hairless dog and the Mexican hairless dog are likely descended from this ancient dog.

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The Chinese crested and Mexican hairless ones were all rotten teeth, missing fur and tongues hanging out.

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Roman, a Mexican hairless, pulls a face for the audience during the competition held in California, USA.

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And there's a newcomer to the green carpet of the Garden, the xoloitzcuintli — commonly known as a Mexican hairless, pronounce it as "show-low-eats-QUEEN-tlee" and sound like a pro.

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