CHANKATI has finally grown up!!

April 4th, 2008

This is Chankati, born September 29, 2004. She is one of my favorites.

I have neglected my blog and with the new year I am determined to get more photos up. Please checkout the page with
Besito Xolo Show Dogs when you have time and see what I have put up.

We are expecting……….

March 23rd, 2008

three litters of Standard Xolo puppies this spring. I have bred Quelite (sister of Chak and Teyacati), Chalupa (mother of Yakunta and other top-winning standards) and Tufi,multi-champion daughter of Chak and Teyacati.

North American Dog Agility Council rankings for 2007

March 7th, 2008

………Just off the XOLO WIRELESS……………..
North American Dog Agility Council rankings for 2007. NADAC just announced the Top Ten dogs in each breed for 2007. Barbara Griffin’s QUIXOTE made the Top Ten and is #1 for the breed. He is the #1 Xolo in NADAC Jumpers. He is the only Xolo in the world to run at Elite level and also the only Xolo to earn a title at Elite level.

XCUSA S.E. Regional Specialty

February 12th, 2008

Dear Xolo Friends, the XCUSA SE specialty was WONDERFUL!!! fun. There was even a birthday party included! :) AND, some Xolo people with pet Xolos stopped by to enjoy the comradiere. :)
To see a slideshow done my Melanie Chan, please go to:
http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/Baredogs/XCUSA-SE%202-23-2008/?action=view&current=eccec17b.pbr
These photos are the property of Melanie Chan. …………….Enjoy. :)

NEWS FROM SWEDEN……

January 7th, 2008

…ANITA writes: “The Swedish Winner show was on Saturday and here comes the results:
BOB Swedish Winner 2008 Mexico (a Hoover boy owned by Mona Ebbestad)
Second best male Yakunta (a Hoover boy owned by Anita Larsson)
Third best male Local Hero Carlos ( Monas Breeding)
BOS Swedish Winner Xibalba´s Ninomati (Mexico’s daughter Anita’s breeding?)
Second best bitch Xibalba´s Nexhua (Mexico’s daughter, Anita’s breeding?)
Third best bitch Fame Factory Special Edition (?owner?breeder?)
There where 12 Standard but only these got CK ( champion quality)”
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE HANDLERS, OWNERS AND BREEDERS OF THESE XOLOS!!!!!!! Look out, those Swedish breeders are going to shine at the World Show in July 2008!!

BEAUTIFUL XOLOS–SEE AVAILABLE ADULT XOLOS ……………..

January 4th, 2008

We Wish you a very Happy Holiday Season

December 16th, 2007

This past weekend at Rarities Inc. Show in Orlando,……

December 4th, 2007

QUIQUI (Hoover) Mex.FCI earned a Best in Show and a Reserve Best in Show in the adult competition. Her photo is below.
Quiqui was sired by Multi-Ch., World Ch. Chavito (Hoover) Mex.FCI. and his mother is Toluca (Hoover) Mex.FCI.

New Puerto Rican Champions…..

November 16th, 2007

…..just back from the FCI/Puerto Rican International Show in San Juan. These three Xolo girls went to their first show in October, the XCUSA National & Pacific NW Regional in Vancouver, WA. This was their 3rd dog show.

Above is BESITOS TUFI, co/owned by Patty Hoover and Marjorie Tuff. Our young standard female earned 2 group 3s this past weekend at the show in P.R. She was sired by Chak-Tepal and her proud mama is Tecuhtli.

Above is BESITOS QUIQUI, an intermediate female. She earned a Group 2 under Judge Ermaniero Maniero. She was sired by Multi-Ch.,World Ch. Chavito and her proud mama is Besitos Toluca.
Above is BESITOS CHIMOHLI, a little miniature female. She was sired by Can. Ch. Copal and her proud mama was Amber. She is full sister to Can., XCUSA, ARBA Ch. Coaba, co/owned by Patty Hoover and Jo Acton, and Multi-Ch. Isabel, owned by Stephanie Mazzarella.

Available Xolos………

October 29th, 2007

I have posted photos of some Xolos that are available. See AVAILABLE ADULTS and AVAILABLE COATED
PUPPIES.

The XCUSA 2007 National & Regional Specialties were wonderful fun…

October 27th, 2007

…and here is a photo of me with Tecuhtli. She is a Multi-Ch. & World Ch. and mother of World Champions. The Specialties were held indoors in a beautiful room and decorated with bright paper flowers and a
Mexican theme. The show theme was “The Xolo is a living work of art.” We had wonderful judges, very thorough and very professional, from both the US and Mexico. I will set up a page for the specialties and post photos as they are sent to me.

..and this photo is of me with QuiQui, judging is Dr. Arozamena from Mexico. QuiQui is an intermediate female and she had never been off the farm before. I am only allowed in the ring to show in the ‘bred by’ class.
Professional handlers need not feel threatened by my participation. :)

This thirsty little baby racoon received some…..

September 28th, 2007

……carefully supervised nursing time from this Xolo Mama after her puppies were weaned and no longer needed her. This photo was sent by Jodi McMahon in Florida.

From Mete in Denmark…..

September 27th, 2007

“………last weekend “Pepe” (Conetl (Hoover) Mex.FCI) won CAC, CACIB and was BOB on the international show in San Marino. He now needs one more CAC from San Marino and he will be FCI champion.”
CONGRATULATIONS to Mete and “Pepe.” :)

Conetl, handled by Kate Majdlen.

Xolos earning Rally Titles……………

September 24th, 2007

Wawahki, handled by Debra in Southern California and Paqui, handled by Sherry in Montana, both earned their first two legs on their AKC Rally Titles this weekend. Millions of congratulations to these wonderful Xolos and their handlers/owners. They are making history!!!!! :)

New Pages

September 20th, 2007

Dear Xolo Family, I have added a page entitled “Excellent Articles ” and it will feature articles by Xolo Friends who share information that I think you would enjoy reading.
Please check it out!!

Quixote earns AKC title………

September 5th, 2007

This messsage came from Barbara Griffin today:…..”Here are Quixote’s pictures from this weekend. Getting his NAJ his first weekend in AKC is a thrill and a dream come true. Okay, so he does look like an alien. He’s a fast and accurate one! ”

Quixote is the second Xoloitzcuintle to earn an American Kennel Club agility title. WAY TO GO, Quixote!!!!!

Zempasuchil does it again..

August 5th, 2007

The young Xolo standard named “Kato” Zempasuchil won 2 reserve BIS in a UKC show this weekend. Lets see how the shows go for the next two days. :) (whoops, I made a mistake when I posted the first time. I thought it was a CKC show. sorry.)

XCUSA 2007 National & Regional Specialties will be……

August 1st, 2007

..held in Vancouver, WA. at the Red Lion at the Quay on October 20 and 21st. XCUSA will welcome four highly respected judges, 2 from Mexico City and 2 from Oregon State in the US. Go to the XCUSA website: www.xoloworld.com to learn more about how you can begin preparing to attend a wonderful Xolo Specialty.

Cosquilla’s owner writes: “Cosquilla loved…..

July 6th, 2007

…her first camping trip, birdwatching and crawfishing in Alabama. And, we do LOVE her dearly!

Message from Jo Acton in Montana:…..

July 2nd, 2007

“Want to brag just a bit (OK, alot). Teotihuacan - Stdrd. took two Group 1 and a Group 2 at the Lethbridge, Alberta shows, Coaba (mini) took two BOB, and Bachi (mini male-9 months) took 3 more points which leaves him only 2 points to finish his Canadian CH in two shows. Just need to tack his feet to the ground!”
WAY TO GO, JO, whip those old farm dogs into shape!!!!!!

Message from Debbie Cornell-Charneski in Canada: …..

July 2nd, 2007

“I’m proud to announce our newest Canadian Champion. At 12 months and 2 days old, “Kato” - (formally known as Zempasuchil) became a Canadian Champion. Kato finished entirely with group placements over many CKC Multi BIS, Top 10 Group dogs, along with winning several Best Puppy In Group wins along the way.
Kato is owned/trained/handled by myself, and co-owned/bred by Patty Hoover, of Besito Xolos, who we thank greatly for sharing such a wonderful boy with us.
Kato’s webpage can be seen here; http://www.trojanrottweilers.com/zempasuchil.htm
Also along the way, Kato, with the help of his best Junior Handler friend, Vicki, went Best Overall Junior handler.”
WELL DONE, DEBBIE AND VICKI AND “KATO!”

“AZTECA” sends us a kiss from China,..

June 13th, 2007

……where she lives with her family, as she basks in the Spring sunshine.

Canadian Rankings for Xoloitzcuintle Club USA registered Xolos

May 9th, 2007

I am very proud to share a joy. Seven Xolos from Besito were listed in the annual rankings for the Canadian Kennel Club. Thank you so much to the Jo and Debbie who handle and share them. Thank you to the judges who saw quality in these old farm dogs from eastern Washington State…… I am grateful to you. :) :) :) :) :) :)

Toy (Miniature) Variety
Cocodrillo (Hoover) Mex.FCI (XCUSA reg.) is the #1 Toy (Miniature) owned by P. Hoover & Jo Acton.
Coaba (Hoover) Mex.FCI (XCUSA reg.)is the #3 Toy (Miniature) owned by P. Hoover & Jo Acton
Angel (Hoover) (XCUSA Reg. )(coated) is the #5 Toy (Miniature) owned by P. Hoover
Miniature (Intermediate) Variety
Comal (Hoover) Mex.FCI (XCUSA reg.) is the #1 “miniature” (Intermediate) owned by P. Hoover & Jo Acton
Standard Variety
Teotihuacan (Hoover) Mex. (XCUSA reg.) is the #1 Standard owned by Jo Acton
Besito’s Bravo Corazon (Hoover) Mex.FCI.HIC (XCUSA reg.) is the #2 Standard owned by P. Hoover & Debbie Cornell-Charneski
Oaxaca (Hoover) Mex.FCI (XCUSA reg.) is the #3 Standard owned by P. Hoover & Jo Acton
Tairona (Hoover) Mex.FCI (XCUSA reg.) is the #4 Standard owned by P. Hoover

HAPPY EASTER, HAPPY PASSOVER, HAPPY SPRING to all……….

April 8th, 2007

Special Exhibition for Xoloitzcuintle in Mexico City….to include both varieties, hairless and coated……..YES…YES…YES…..

April 1st, 2007

Besitos Zempasuchil wins Best Puppy in Group

March 29th, 2007

….at the Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers of BC Show, British Columbia, Canada March 2007

“Kato” Zempasuchil is co/owned by Patty Hoover and Debbie Cornell-Charneski

XCUSA,Puerto Rican, Mexican Champion. OCHIPANTLI (Hoover) Mex.FCI

March 23rd, 2007

OCHIPANTLI earned the breed placement for Intermediate Xoloitzcuintle, and a Group Four at the FCM showgrounds on November 30, 2006, from highly respected Judge Horst Kliebenstein of Germany. Thank you Judge Kliebenstein for recognizing the quality of this Xoloitzcuintle. We are very proud of this sound, well-proportioned and smooth and efficiently moving male.

Handled by Maureen Pinto.

MARCH 24th 2007
OCHIPANTLI earned a BEST IN SHOW at the Canine Kennel Club Show in Ocala, Florida. Good for YOU, OCHI !!

MAY 25TH, 2007
OCHIPANTLI earned his Latin American Championship breed win (BOB Intermediate Male Xoloitzcuintle) under a highly respected judge from Europe, Carla Molinari. This was on the second day of the Mexico World Show in Mexico City.

WAWAHKI is the first Xolo to get a CD in AKC !!!

March 12th, 2007

March 11, 2007, the first CD Obedience Title for a Xoloitzcuintle in the AKC events was earned by WAWAHKI (Hoover) MexFCI, owned by Jennifer Young and trained and adored by Debra Mauzy-Melitz. WAWAHKI is also a multi-champion top winning Xolo in the comformation ring, and multi BIS winner. Congratulations to “Waki”, Debra and Jennifer on this milestone for the breed. (photo will be posted soon)

A Mexican BIS for BINIDXABA !

March 11th, 2007

BINIDXABA was a product of a cooperative effort between Patty Hoover in the US and Victor Alvarez in Mexico. We brought together our two best bloodlines, with a breeding of Citlali (Premio Real) Mex.FCI. and Denne (Bautista) Mex.FCI. We only wish that Lascelles de Premio Real and Señor Bautista could have been here to enjoy this win. This would have been a fiesta for them because during their lifetimes they worked very hard for the breed but neither had ever earned a Best In Show. We honor those two great people.
BIS,Mexican Champion BINIDXABA (Hoover) Mex.FCI is owned by Victor M. Alvarez of Mexico, D. F., and handled by Angel Hernandez of Mexico,D. F.

Happy Valentines Day from Inca…..

February 22nd, 2007


Inca lives in the state of Virginia.

First AKC Title for the Xoloitzcuintle Breed, earned by……..

February 9th, 2007

Barbara Griffin and her Xolo………….
SBIS XCUSA, IABCA Int. Ch. BAALCHE (Hoover) Mex.FCI On February 3, 2007 at a
match in Vancouver, WA. USA. Baalche has been an outstanding winner in the conformation ring, and now in the agility venue, a beautiful athletic example of the breed. Barbara and “Baalcheroo”, we are very proud of you !!!!!!!!!


photo by Joe Camp. (more photos in the agility pages)

Incredible Birthday CAKE……….

February 5th, 2007

I want to share a photo of my birthday cake with Xolo Lovers…….It is a XOLO!!!!!

Some good friends brought me a Birthday Cake and it just might be the first XOLO birthday cake EVER!!!!!………and chocolate, as well!!!!!!

“Mexico” has a new title.

January 29th, 2007


“MEXICO” the Xolo is now a Nordic Winner. Congratulations to his owner, Mona, in Norway!!!!! “Mexico” is a son of Chak-Tepal and Tecuhtli.

Canadian Rankings for Xolos…..

January 27th, 2007

As they have been for many years, Xolos from Besito Xolo were in the top rankings in Canada for 2005.
Toys: #1 - CH Coaba (Hoover) Mex.FCI, co/owned by P. Hoover and J. Acton.
#3 - Cocodrillo (Hoover) Mex.FCI. co/owned by P. Hoover and J. Acton.
Intermediate: #1 Besitos Kamala Del Khiva (Hoover) owned by Barbara Hamilton
#2 CH. Comal (Hoover) Mex.FCI, co/owned by P. Hoover and J. Acton.
Standard: #1 - CH. Teotihuacan (Hoover)Mex.FCI. owned by Jo Acton.

Go to the ART Page to see….

January 5th, 2007

…a lovely bronze sculpture of a Xolo head by Amy Lamphere

JANUARY 1, 2006 BEGINS A NEW ERA FOR THE XOLO!!!

January 3rd, 2007

The XOLOITZCUINTLE Breed will be included in AKC companion sports, agility and obedience, beginning January 1, 2006. A new page for both agility and obedience will be posted in the
index to the right. I will post photos and information as it is sent to me. This is a very exciting
step for the smartest and fastest dogs in the World, the Xolos!!!

Choh sends New Year Greetings!!!

January 1st, 2007


Choh is a Czech Champion and Champion of Slovakia. She and her owner, Sarka Brunner, will work toward the German and Austrian titles, and maybe the Swiss in 2007. Choh is the daughter of Chalupa and Choconoztli.

A Painting from Mexico City……

December 28th, 2006

Edgar Aguilar Casillas is an artist in Mexico City and this is a recent rendering of his Xolo, named Kinani. Let’s hope that he will send us more of his work.

Xolo Paintings by Brenda Barnum

December 28th, 2006

An artist with a Xolo, that is Brenda. This is her Xolo…….RINGO !!!

Please go to the ART PAGES, to the right, to see her paintings of him.

Xolos in Colorado…..

December 28th, 2006

Teresa with Sombra & Machu………..So beautiful!!!

Beautiful Coated Xolo Puppies……

December 27th, 2006

We now have coated puppies available to potential homes. Please click on the link to the right
that will take you to their photos. They are all trained to sleep in their crates at night, walk on
a leash, socialized and love people, are registered with Xoloitzcuintle Club USA and have their
microchips. We like to keep our puppies a little longer than most breeders because we work with them and continue to train them, beginning at 4-5 weeks and until they leave us.

Oaxaca went to Poland………

December 21st, 2006

Oaxaca (pronounced: “wa-HA-ca”) earned a Junior World Championship at the World Show in
Poland. She is co-owned by Jo Acton and Patty Hoover.

Teotihuacan is a World Champion!!

December 21st, 2006

Jo Acton’s “Teotihuacan” made her very proud in Poland.

Holiday Greetings from Azteca in Beijing

December 21st, 2006


Azteca is all bundled up and ready for a long winter in Beijing, China with her family.

LARRY RAMOS & Olive the Xolo

December 20th, 2006


Larry Ramos of THE ASSOCIATION has a Xolo named Olive.

Coqui at the World Show

December 20th, 2006

Coqui is a Miniature Xolo male owned by Ed Perez of the USA. He earned his World Championship in Poland, 2006.

Photo compliments of Roberto. Coqui is handled by Maureen Pinto.

Shows in Russia

December 20th, 2006

All Breed Show: http://www.tecuani.com/show-cac-18-11-2006.html . Specialty Show: http://www.tecuani.com/show-mono-18-11-2006.html .

Do we look alike?????????

December 15th, 2006


Our friend Phil came to visit and loved this puppy!!

Ochipantli

December 15th, 2006

Finally, “Ochi” had a chance to leave the farm. He is a very sound Intermediate Xolo. We dusted him off and gave him a chance. He has done well in his first year of showing at the age of five. He is an XCUSA Champion, a Reserve World Ch.’2006 and a Mexican Champion. And, on top of that, he is as sweet as sugar. Good for you, Ochi.

WORLD SHOW 2006 • Poznan, Poland

November 21st, 2006

The World Show 2006 was a special event for XOLO Lovers!! I will post photos as they are sent to me. Below is BOB Standard Xolitzcuintle TEHUANA (Hoover), owned by
Roger Esparceiux of France.

Tehuana ADORES Pascal, her handler and best friend!!! :)

THE XCUSA SPECIALTIES WERE GREAT!!!!!

September 4th, 2006


The Xoloitzcuintle Club USA National and SW Regional Specialties were held on October 14,
2006 at the Orange Empire Dog Club Grounds, 18225 Santa Ana Ave., Bloomington, California.
I will post photos as I receive them from the Xolo owners. Go to the XCUSA OCT.2006 SPECIALTIES section of this blog.

Winner of titles and winner of hearts……

August 24th, 2006

Zita (Hoover) Mex.FCI is a new Mexican Champion. She is handled by Debbie Camponetto and owned by
Debbie and her husband John Camponetto. We miss you Zitababe and we know you have a wonderful home.

Well Trained Xolos

August 15th, 2006


Coqui, Chupie and Inah are so lucky to have an owner who puts time and energy into teaching them to be well behaved. Don’t they look GREAT!!

Opoa is growing up……..

July 27th, 2006

In June at the NCA show in Seattle OPOA (Hoover) MexFCI earned a Best In Show from Judge
Nina Marie Sherrer. We are very proud of this lovely Xolo debutante!!!

Xolos love the sunshine……..

July 13th, 2006

……and Copilli sends a photo of herself sunning in beautiful New Hampshire!!!

What a beautiful day, May 14th……

May 15th, 2006

……and a photo greeting came from “Yakima” in Germany.

Easter Weekend in Canada was…..

April 28th, 2006

……..lots of fun for Jo Acton and her xolos did well in the groups. Teotihuacan made his owner very proud with a Group One and now he is Number One Xolo at the Acton home.

Xolo in China…….

April 16th, 2006

Azteca lives with the Gray family in Beijing and has appeared on television with Suelin and Meilin, who are singers and musicians and will begin their own television program soon on CCTV in China.

http://www.chinaliaison.cn/Funktai-Underground.htm

April 16th, 2006

Check out the Coated Puppies that have gone to their Forever Homes!!!

Tehuana Wins BIS at CCCE Specialty with a unanimous vote of the 6 judges.

February 21st, 2006

Tehuana, owned by Roger Esparcieux of France, is the first US bred Xolo to win this honor. The event was the 2006 French National Specialty Club CCCE. This club includes Xolos, Peruvian Hairless, Chihuahuas, Coton de Tulear, and Chinese Crested. 496 dogs were present in this competition. Judges names were Mrs. Prins, Klein, Mattera, Jouanchicot, mmes Daoust and Custot.

Mahuica is a new Mexican Champion

February 8th, 2006

Mahuica(Hoover)MexFCI, owned and handled by Fidel Gimenez, earned her third and fourth point in Mazatlan and is a New Mexican Champion!!!

May the Season be Peaceful and Sweet…

December 21st, 2005

…..and may your New Year be filled with Blessings.


This photo was taken my by sister, CiCi Medley. I love it. It is on one of the roads on the ranch
during a mild winter.

Snow has come to southern France.

November 26th, 2005

Tehuana with her friends in the first snow. Let’s talk about what we can do to make our Xolos more comfortable in the cold of winter.

Xolo Specialty in Russia

November 23rd, 2005

For photos of the Xolo Specialty held in Russia, go to:
www.xolo.ru

My Grandogger, Finnegan.

November 19th, 2005

My son received a nice little red xolo for his birthday.
He named him Finnegan.

Patrick and Brenda visit

October 15th, 2005

Patrick and Brenda Armstrong recently visited - and thankfully Patrick brought his camera along. Check out the ‘Pups 10.08.05′ page to see a few of the puppy shots.

Welcome to Patty’s weblog!

September 14th, 2005

This is the area for the most recent news and editorials on Xoloitzcuintle. Please feel free to contact me at patty@xolo.com . I will add material as time allows. I’m still learning, please be patient. Thanks!