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The Xoloitzcuintli Club of America

The XCA was formed on October 26, 1986 by a group of individuals devoted to the purpose of promoting and protecting this very rare breed. As club membership and activity expanded the decision was made to incorporate the organization, giving it a more official status in its quest for AKC recognition. The XCA has made ongoing efforts to establish ties among Xolo breeders and enthusiasts throughout the world, and has encouraged cooperation between breeders in order to broaden the base of viable, documented bloodlines within the Xolo gene pool. The club maintained a computerized registry as part of its ongoing record keeping function to document the ancestry of American-bred Xolos. The registry worked within AKC guidelines to create a studbook acceptable to kennel clubs worldwide. This information was turned over the the American Kennel Club in October 2005. For current registration information on the Xolo contact the American Kennel Club www.akc.org

Membership in the XCA is widespread throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Since 1987 the XCA has published an official club newsletter, THE XOLO NEWS. It is available to all club members, and by subscription to anyone interested in the breed. As part of the XCA effort to protect the breed, the club is also involved in breed rescue through its own official Xolo Rescue League. Any Xolo in need of a good home may be turned over to the club for foster care, medical treatment and re-homing. All XCA rescued Xolos are spay/neutered prior to placement in their new homes. For information about Xolo rescue or placement contact the XCA rescue chairman, Shannon Larson.

XCA has sponsored an annual rotating national specialty for the breed each year since 1987.

In 1999, the XCA published the first edition of its official handbook to showcase the club’s top breeders, and provide a useful reference guide. XCA also hosts an official chat list at XoloNews@yahoogroups.com, and a website at [[Media:http://www.xoloitzcuintliclubofamerica.com        The official AKC approved breed standard for the Xoloitzcuintli can be viewed on the club website.