Calupoh

Calupoh or Mexican wolfdog (Spanish: Perro lobo mexicano), is a hybrid canine breed native to Mexico.[1][2]

Calupoh
Movement of a Calupoh
Other namesMexican Wolfdog
Perro lobo mexicano
Mexican Black Wolfdog
OriginMexico
Traits
Height Dogs 62–75 cm (24–30 in)[1]
Bitches 58–70 cm (23–28 in)[1]
Weight proportional
Color Black (desirable)[1]
NotesRecognized by the Federación Canófila Mexicana (FCM)
Dog (domestic dog)

This hybrid breed has been developed since the 1990s from a genetic project that involved the breeding between dogs and wolves, with the aim of carrying out a cultural rescue. Since the Wolfdog was part of the regional culture for a long time.[1] In September 1999, the Federación Canófila Mexicana recognized the breed.[3]

See also

References

  1. FCM. "Calupoh estándar" (PDF). www.fcm.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  2. Auclip. "El Perro "Calupoh" La Nueva Raza Mexicana Perro Lobo". Hot Video Clips, Watch Video Clips Free Online (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-10-01.
  3. https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2019/10/meet-the-mexican-wolf-dog/
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