The unusual dog breeds of the Chinese Crested Dog and the Xoloitzcuintli are specifically bred for alopecia.
 Certain breeds, such as the Mexican Hairless Dog and Chinese Crested Dog, are bred specifically for alopecia. 
The Xoloitzcuintli ( ; Nahuatl pronunciation: ), or Xolo for short, is a hairless breed of dog, found in toy, miniature, and standard sizes. 
